Vanilla Grapefruit

I have tried Vanilla/Coconut and Vanilla and enjoyed limited success with them. But I very much enjoyed the fragrance this mixture deployed. A Sephora SA suggested the grapefruit one to me after I had talked about the limited longevity of the other two I had tried. I was hesitant, but took her suggestion and gave this one a try. I was very pleasantly surprised. This one has staying power and a deliciously refreshing summer scent. A mix of vanilla and grapefruit, I never thought possible. Five hours into my initial spray, I wasn't bored at all. I was still enjoying LaVanilla Grapefruit. It doesn't matter what age you are to enjoy this light, airy fragrance for the summer or spring. When you want something unobtrusive, that has lasting power, yet is still light enough this just might be for you. The notes that stood out for me were lime, patchouli, bergamot and sandalwood. All in a delicious mix. Now this doesn't remind me of anything grapefruit at all. It's just a heavenly, dreamy, warm, inviting, creamy, vanilla. I'm an original Body Shop vanilla person and I adore true vanilla scents that blend well with the right notes. This one does and belies its name. Even tho I have the plain vanilla, I prefer this one called grapefruit. Go figure. A good sport fragrance, a leisure frag, a scent that that is just there to make you feel good. That's what this one is about. I doubt it's destined to be a powerhouse perfume, go down in history or be written in the annals of the history of decadent perfumes. But if you're longing for a feel-good scent in the warmer weather or one to go to bed and be cozy with, Vanilla Grapefruit might be your ticket.

I bought the eau de parfum, and I really love it. I am very attracted to vanilla scents, but I was unsure of how I would feel about the citrus. Let me just say that the vanilla and grapefruit together smell great. The vanilla is warm and rich; it’s not a cheap sweet, sticky smell. The grapefruit is light and refreshing, which gives the perfect kick to start off my day. When I first spray the perfume, the aroma of citruses is very present, and I can faintly smell the creamy, inviting vanilla lingering behind the bitter grapefruit. However, the citruses fade rather quickly on my skin, about 1 hour or so after applying. The vanilla, on the other hand, is definitely the star in this perfume and lasts for many hours. When the perfume is sprayed on my clothing though, the citrus scent will persist for a while longer than when it is on my skin. I also love how this perfume is not packed with so many ingredients and chemicals and that the simplicity of the scent does not compromise the uniqueness of this perfume. It’s light enough to wear on a daily basis and is so inviting. My only wish is that the citrus would last longer or at least have a better blend with the vanilla. I have also tried on the Pure Vanilla, which is deliciously creamy and warm, but I prefer the Vanilla Grapefruit because the splash of citrus adds some texture to the vanilla and is a heavenly combination—it’s the best of both worlds. Definitely give this perfume a try. 5/5

THERE IS NO PATCHOULI IN THIS. There is also ZERO PATCHOULI in Lavanila's Pure Vanilla scent. Just go to their official website and read the dang notes/ingredients. I love patchouli, I have a bunch of straight patchouli oils as well as fruit-chouli fragrances, so trust me when I say that there has been a mistake. Okay. Sorry 'bout that. Vanilla Grapefruit is a good year-round scent but it is very sweet, so if you can't do big sweetness in summer, take note. I love this scent because it goes through a truly surprising transformation, as other reviewers have observed. It starts out edible pretty, and naturally sweet grapefruit, but before long it transforms into a delicious vanilla pastry supported by a detectable level of milky sandalwood, with all citrus at a minimum. My boyfriend LOVES the drydown, and always compliments me when he leans in close. Longevity and projection are both good. This is the very first fragrance where I did that thing that so many people on this site have talked about: Smelling something great yet mysterious, and then realizing that something, is you! I was riding the subway and thinking, "wow! Someone smells insanely good. What are the odds that I should be seated next to a fellow vanilla lover..." Then on a hunch, I raised my wrist to my nose and went, "I don't believe it. It was me all along." I actually laughed out loud. Love you Vanilla Grapefruit! A multi-layered pastry directly from heaven.

I am so weird! I set out to choose between Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere and V&R Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose. At Macy's I sprayed both on either wrist and set off to do some more shopping. The guy helping me actually caught up with me and tried pushing Alien Extraordinare, which is also nice so I sprayed in on my inner elbow! Then I went into Sephora and my little distractible by perfume mind got side-tracked yet again, and I started sniffing around the Hermes line. I'm so glad I decided to get samples of some of the ones I thought I'd love instead going for a FB of anything. But then, I saw the Lavanila.....the rest is history! I have Guerlain AA Pamplelune and I do like it a lot. However, that is a summer citrus blast where this is probably more year round. The top notes are juicy red grapefruit that morph into a lime-esque citrus. It is so nice and would lead one to believe it's a summer only scent. But the dry down is a magnificent vanilla that is so rich and beautiful. I agree that it's something for vanilla lovers who want something with an added twist. The grapefruit does make it unique and luscious but then the vanilla becomes velvety and sweet. With such a huge range of options on my mind today, I have to admit, I'm shocked I left with this above all the others! But it is so modern and delicious at the same time. I am positive I will love it for years to come.

This is such an uplifting perfume with the citrus and warm, comforting vanilla that envelopes you in its embrace. I also love that the ingredients are all natural - no synthetics to get it the way or induce headaches! The only qualm I have with this fragrance is that it's just on the verge of being too sickly sweet when I wear it. It makes me feel sick to the stomach if I haven't eaten in awhile, but I am a reactive hypoglycemic with an incredibly fast metabolism, so I think that may be the reason why I can't stand fragrances that are too sweet/foodie, because I'm ALWAYS hungry. :/ But, I digress. This is a lovely perfume with an ingenious combination of notes. I haven't smelled anything like it, and it always makes the sun shine a little brighter! It's so comforting, I can imagine wearing this on a warm, summer day under an citrus tree reading a book and feeling the warm breeze caress my face. EDIT: Yesterday I wore this, and on my way to my family's house, I kept thinking about fresh donuts, and when I arrived, my little sisters kept commenting on how it smelled like fresh, delicious donuts and melting marshmallows. I put two and two together and let them smell my arm, and we all realized what it was - this perfume! This has GOT to be my next perfume purchase (as I have a small sample of it right now). In love!