Black Raspberry Vanilla

I just got a big bottle of Black Rasbperry Vanilla in a swap with the very nice Cristine and I'm really liking it. At first, just sniffing it from the bottle, it smelled VERY sweet and jammy but when I spritzed it on my skin it smelled a lot less sweet, less jammy, softer, creamier and really likeable. Although it does, of course, smell mainly of raspberries and vanilla (which for me is great because I love the smell of both those things!), it also smells a bit Morello cherry'ish to me as well, although I don't see cherry listed as one of the notes on here! The staying power on me is surprisingly good - it lasts for hours and lasts much longer than Sea Island Cotton, which I also got a bottle of in the same swap. It's definitely a very girly smelling scent and anyone who dislikes the smell of berries and very fruity perfumes in general might want to steer well clear of this one. I really like it though so from me it gets a thumbs up!

I bought a bottle of Black Raspberry Vanilla (2019 reissue) fragrance mist during the summer semi annual sale, and I have to say it's really unexpectedly tart! I have vague memories of having worn this one years ago but I can't recall any specific memories, just a general time period, and that makes me happy. Black Raspberry Vanilla smells like Ocean Spray cranberry juice on me, with a minimal undercurrent of vanilla. It's bright tart, and if I try hard I can detect blueberries and black currant, but they aren't as obvious as the sour raspberry note. I really love this layered with an otherwise tiring vanilla, and it's nice on its own when it's super hot and humid, and I'm bored of my coconuts and citrus scents for cooling down. Juicy and fresh. Not too sweet at all.

This was my signature scent my sophomore year of high school. I still think it's a great scent, but now it's very nostalgic for me. I wore this all the time in the winter. I had the body mist and lotion, so I would spray myself in the morning and then use the lotion at school. People would look around and ask what smells so good! My other favorite winter scents from Bath and Body Works are Be Enchanted and Secret Wonderland. They're all great for winter, but this will always be a favorite of mine. I will say it's weird that it's called Black Raspberry Vanilla and the only vanilla listed in the notes is vanilla orchid. It's mostly berries and a hint of vanilla.

This is an amazing fragrance! It starts out with tart berries, but then the creamy vanilla sneaks in to mellow out the tartness... leaving a drydown of a beautiful blend of berries and vanilla. It's definitely a fall/winter scent. It layers wonderfully with warm vanilla sugar as well. I often wear the black raspberry vanilla lotion with warm vanilla sugar spray... they go together perfectly! I have worn black raspberry vanilla since it came out (either 2003 or 2004) and I will always have it in my fragrance rotation! Love it!!

My favorite of Bath and Body Works fragrances, I wear it throughout the year, though especially in the cooler months. I'm a little confused as to the note listing above, there is most definitely raspberry and vanilla in this scent. This fragrance is warm and rich, yet comforting. This is the one personal fragrance that has never bothered my sinuses. Easy to wear dressed up or down, I love the feminine and gourmet essence this has. A rich, mature raspberry fragrance with well blended notes beneath to fill it out. Love it!