Black Vanilla

I have a generous decant of this, and I think I still need more. Unexpectedly good. Pretty, and yummy, and just fun to wear. It's almost too sweet but just treads the line, and projection and longevity are insane - I put it on yesterday evening and could smell it late into this morning. As it fades, it becomes lovelier - I just spend this morning going 'damn, I actually smell amazing'. I don't get as much vanilla as I expected, but there's something that reminds me of vanilla ice-cream a hell of a lot; there's a big hit of rose, but it's very delicate rose-petals that have been sugared, a hint of jasmine, bits of sweet-powdery purple violet, and touches of fruit, and that's all layered over this idea of cold good-quality vanilla ice-cream, so it's almost like a slightly unusual, very posh ice-cream sundae. I really, really like this. Sometimes it veers a little too sweet and strong even for me, but a lot of the time, with a very light hand, it's just so pretty and it lasts forever. I will say, this needs a light hand - I'm used to close-to-the-skin scents and I made the mistake when I first got this of spraying this directly near my collar-bone when I first got it... don't do that, unless you want to feel like you've just been fumigated. It's probably not the most potent stuff on the market, but you can't say this still is weak. If this is rated 'not overwhelming' I don't want to know what 'strong' is... this stuff sticks like glue to me and wafts magnificently and smells good for a long time, but I'm only putting little bits on my extremities from now on, for my sinuses' sake. All in all, very pretty, delicious, and just lovely to wear. I also appreciate that I can put it on in the evening and wake up thinking 'omg, what smells amazing?' What I don't appreciate is the damage it could do to my bank account when my decant runs out.

Question- should a perfume called Black Vanilla have "White Peach, Coconut and Violet" in it? I was expecting a moody, black leather jacket vanilla and this is more of a hopeful, party dress vanilla...flirty, twirly and fun. I don't find this to be a gender neutral scent per se, but I'm sure there are guys out there with the confidence to pull this off --good smells good on everyone..and this smells very good. This is a rather light, sweet, "floranilla" perfume with a pretty, powdery drydown. The vanilla with the florals is quite nice, not overpowering, but it does have some staying power, as most Mancera frags do. I don't always care for musk, but it's good here and adds something mature to the perfume, to avoid smelling too fluffy & candy like. The longer this dries down, the nicer it gets. Smells beautiful on skin & clothes. It's a lovely concoction...just don't expect anything deep & dark. This perfume is blue skies, with puffy clouds, not thunderheads and impending storms. It may not be what I expected, but I'm not mad about it either. I wouldn't mind smelling this on anybody.

The opening is strong, lots of blackcurrant, yes femme, peachy and powdery, but the real unseen magic in this one is the drydown. Lasts forever and it's delectable, like cake or pastry. I sense it's the coconut mingled with vanilla. Also it's very unique--people will ask what smells so good and no one will know what you're wearing because it smells like nothing else! I have Molinard Vanille Fruitee so I sort of knew what I was going into here, but I wanted to try this because of the coconut note. Also, Vanille Fruitee is different because of grape, plus it's a bit lactonic (the orchid and ylang?) and incensy (osmanthus) despite having no listed milk or incense notes. I can smell the violet, coconut and white peach here going down to the base. The iris is not too powdery on me, and it's not an overly ripe peach but rather a kind of sweet yet tart peach note. I'm not a fan of peach but it's nice here. Overall I am very satisfied with this perfume and have kind of become addicted to the dessert-like drydown. A thumbs up!

I love Mancera perfumes and have good performance with them in the heat. I blind bought Black Vanilla after seeing a you tube review on it. This perfume is awesome! Projects at least 6 feet with a beautiful scent trail and lasts 6-8 hours depending on temperature and if I’m indoors in air conditioning. This perfume is beast mode but never cloying or sickeningly sweet. In cold weather it seems sweeter and different on me. Opening is peaches with hint of black currant then it dries down to powdery rose and violets. Base note of vanilla with tiny hint of musk but peaches still noticeable. I bought this in winter so I only know how this performs in 70 degree days 50 degree nights. I worry when Arizona desert hits 125 degrees or higher this will be too much. This is not another boring linear vanilla fragrance it has stages and is unique. I suggest testing it but this is a safe blind buy. I love smelling like peaches, powdery floral and vanilla!

I definitely picked up on the “baby wipes” scent at first sniff but I didn’t feel negatively about it, as I found on me it quickly developed into something more complex and decadent. It smells like the color thulian to me; I absolutely love this scent. It’s very sweet and I could see it mainly appealing to feminine folks but maybe some masculine ppl could make it work if worn with confidence. The notes and accord profile listed on here are pretty true to this scent, though it is extremely well blended so the notes are not easily distinguishable. Dense, but smooth— and very addictive and auric almost. Heavier lasting power and sillage from this fragrance are a plus for me from this house since my skin tends to not hold fragrance well despite moisturizing religiously and spraying sort of generously. Excited to try others from Mancera and Montale. Could definitely make for a good signature scent. This is a special one.

My first tester off of scent box and I really like her so far!! I've been wanting to try a floral vanilla but I was enticed by the coconut and violet since I love a coconut but I don't do tropical scents. I don't get sugar cookie or baked good at all from it- I think the powders and the florals really elevate and compliment the vanilla in a way that doesn't overpower it but still draw a clear distinction between vanilla and edible. I don't really get why it's called Black Vanilla as I'm not getting any dark heavy scents, Violet Vanilla would have been a better name that highlights the actual notes within the perfume. I didn't find the sillage to be incredible but the longevity is definitely there. The scent isn't ideal for high heat/humidity (I think that's why my sillage was lacking), but I'd wear it to hang out with my situationship anyways.

Edit: this is like soft baby version of amariage. If amariage is rich mature woman, black vanilla is her niece or her daughter. Pink pilates princess. Fresh slick back bun. Fresh beige gel manicure. Hot matcha latte. Rainy spring afternoon. This is a pretty perfume. Feminine leaning fragrance. I advice you to use this in cool temperature or colder season, it will balance the cold with spring vanilla vibe. Projection and longevity are moderate. Fair price point compared to complexity and performance. Usually I despise mancera but this one is exceptional and full bottle worthy. It is not too powdery, not too synthetic, not too rancid from coconut. Balance one like a true pilates princess baddie

The first spray I did, I absolutely loved the vanilla! Gave it a few more seconds and got a lot more fruit, then the violet which is what I assume gives it this powdery feel to it, then it settled into this lovely everyday scent that balanced the notes pretty well. This is not a vanilla-only scent. As a woman, this was amazing on me however if you're a man, you might not want to blind buy this. By all means do sample it, but I think it won't suit many. I have no complains with performance at all and it's a lovely perfume. Just bear in mind it's got some sweetness to it as well so if you're not a fan of that, I wouldn't be looking here.

Simply this opens up feminine and drys down unisex. As a man I enjoy wearing this fragrance and for all the people saying it's too feminine there a host of male targeted fragrances that are more feminine than this (Ultra Male). This smells like vanilla extract with florals. If you don't like floral scents stay away from this one. There is nothing dark about this and the name Black Vanilla is probably only because Vanilla Extract (duh). This stuff has great projection and longevity. This pushes 2-5ft in the first few hours and I could smell this on me 24hrs later. This is bottle worthy but definitely try first.

I just got out of surgery, and sprayed this....I love it! I know I’m still woosy from the anesthesia (will give an update when I’m recovered), but this is beautiful, and I don’t have anything like this, and I have ALOT of Vanillas. It’s very unique since it’s a floral Vanilla. I feel like I get the Violet. Like I said, I’ll do the wear test and everything, and update. It’s been projecting though. Love at first sniff, let’s leave it at that for now. Edit: ok, everything I said still stands. It’s very different, and has great longevity 8+hrs. Guaranteed no one will smell like you 😉

Smelled this on a trip and fell in love with it. I’m so glad im seeing other dudes in the comments saying how it would be insanely hard to pull off as a guy. Cause I felt like I managed to pulled it off. I sprayed this on in the middle of a Malta heat warning and 2 stranger girls that were friends in the middle of paceville mall in a shy way told me I smelled nice. It does lean feminine but if you’re confident enough as a guy to rock this, do it!! I know there’s a couple guys out that would love this. It’s a banger fragrance. Can’t wait to get a full bottle soon.

The bottle is simple yet heavy on this one and it comes in a nifty little gold bag. The projection is upper moderate. Mancera Black Vanilla is aptly named as it is a heavy vanilla with a slight spice underneath. I like the simplicity of it and the pure quality. This one can float all on its own or I will be adding a lemon scent to it to be playful with layering. I like heavy scents with pure impact as that doesn't bother me a bit as I can carry it off, but this is not for the gun shy. Do you like dark vanilla? Then you must have it. Yes, I would buy this again.

The first time i smelled this i was looking for a vanilla heavy fragrance and stumbled upon this one. Applied 1 spray on my wrist and i could smell it for 2 days. My jacket had the scent for 3 weeks and i just knew i had to buy it. Definetly my most worn fragrance. Always thought is was a unisex or more male leaning fragrance so. I LOVE my Black vanilla and its just amazing. Will be keeping in my rotation until its empty, because then u will buy another one.

I love this perfume. Everyone says it strong and floral but I can’t smell it for long. I love fact -even on the end of the day I get compliments. Especially from males 🤭 If I spray and go in a shop I can hear whispers-“someone smells nice” and I’m just smile... It’s soft,gentle pure women scent. Honestly I stopped looking for other perfumes as this one matches my personality, I get compliments every time and price is reasonable as well...

I'm so in love with this one... For me, it's a very floral, creamy, coconutty vanilla. It is just me, or it's really similar to Black pearls by E. Taylor? They both have peach, rose, Jasmine, vanilla, white musk... And Black pearls, with sandalwood and gardenia, has the same "coconut vibe" that I can smell in Black vanilla. Anyway, it's a delicious, very natural and comforting kind of vanilla... My next Mancera's purchase :)

Opens with a beautiful, smooth blend of fragrant peach, coconut and clean vanilla. In the mid the vanilla takes over and is warm, creamy and slightly boozy. The jasmine and rose add a luxurious floral feel, and the musk gives the scent strength. The vanilla is the star and lasts throughout the longevity of the dry down. It is dense and luscious and a real triumph. A true unisex fragrance and a real pleasure to wear.

Powdery vanilla blast - like smelling a plastic bag of marshmallows but more intense. Fruitiness fades but there’s a coconut cream element to the musky dry down. With the violet it is reminiscent a bit of Nirvana Black to me. Longevity is great and justifies pricing to me, especially because I found a discounted 4 oz bottle at TJ Maxx. Excited to pair this with a black turtleneck and enigmatic attitude this fall.

This is one of the most interesting vanilla fragrances I’ve tried. I’d definitely settle this to be an autumn/winter scent and would consider it as unisex. It does lean towards being a bit more feminine. In terms of longevity of wear - I wouldn’t say this fragrance is one to consistently wear. Having this in rotation would be perfect, after a while can become a little bit boring and ever so slightly sickening

To me this is a real gem form Mancera, this is the best vanilla form the whole vanilla range in Mancera. This is fruity powdery addicting, caramel, orchid, sugary goodness. It really reminds me of Vanille West Indie but with more fruity notes. I absolutely love it and really want a full bottle of it. A must try for sweet, cake like vanilla lovers. And I bought a full bottle! Its worth it!

What an amazing fragerance after you let it sit for an hour it just smells like vanilla and coconut one of my main fragerances smells so good on skin and lasts a while the bottle is nothing special but the projection is amazing. I get so many compliments wearing this. A bit pricey but i say worth it. smell: 9/10 Longevity: 9/10 Sillage: 9/10 Bottle: 5/10 Value for money: 6/10