Vanilla Skin

After seeing the notes and reading online descriptions, I wasn’t expecting to like this. So instead, I bought it as a surprise gift for someone who WOULD. Whilst wrapping it, I got curious about the irl smell... ended up loving and keeping it 🫣. Might buy the bigger 50ml bottle (but £99?!?!). Now, let’s get into the Bare Vanilla Sueded comparisons. They smell the same i.e. creamy comforting, sweet essential oil/oud, sharp minty type-vanillas. You definitely DONT need both. However, there are some subtle differences to consider e.g. the initial alcohol in BSV is more apparent so takes longer to go, BSV starts mintier/fresher/greener yet finishes warmer than VS, BSV is more complex - it takes you on a journey that improves as time goes on while VS stays the same, BSV is screechier, BSV is more potent and has better longevity whilst VS fades away into skin. Ultimately, I definitely prefer the opening of VS and the settled smell of BSV (by FAR). With the price point, I’d say BSV is more worth it. Lastly, in my opinion, Vanilla Skin definitely can’t be compared to the OG Bare Vanilla mist because it’s (VS) tons better and more interesting.

Bare vanilla from Victorias Secret on steroids. This surprised me. The longevity goes crazy and it lasts an insane amount of time. Was not expecting that at all. This is my first phlur fragrance. It’s a sugary vanilla, but like bare vanilla, it has something woody and cashmeran about it. Some might even say “spicy” but it’s not that aromatic to me. It’s not 100% gourmand creamy lactonic vanilla. Think sugary but still with depth and another layer. Not too woody either. VERY sexy, like clean soft glowing skin that smoothed vanilla body butter on it. Compliment getter. The more it warms up on your body the better it gets. Leaves the most intoxicating scent trail and I say that from spraying it on for the day, leaving my house and then coming back to my room like OOF!! Girl you know you smelled good TAHDAY!! 🤣 This fragrance is a great “topper” for other scent combos, OR as just a plain ol uncomplicated fragrance to wear on top of the Josie Maran vanilla bean body butter and you’re just 🤌🏾 chefs kiss with simply that. Easy to reach for perfume on its own or layered

I really like this! Whenever I smelled this out of the cap I always recoiled because it smelled like spoiled milk. But I got this is a sample set and once it's sprayed on skin, it's amazing. "Vanilla skin" is the perfect name for this, because it doesn't smell like a perfume, it smells like your skin is just naturally sweet and delicious with a subtle hint of vanilla. It's quite simple. I don't get a lot of pink pepper, just the tiniest hint of skin-like spice. Then it becomes a little woody and creamy, and later on the vanilla comes out and it gets sweeter over time as my body heat warms up the scent. I wouldn't call it smoky per se, but there is something warm and toasty about this vanilla that does remind me of by the fireplace. It also has a bit of a honeycomb vibe to it as it gets sweeter. Overall, this perfume has a lovely comforting aura. It's simple but it works. And while it is soft, I can smell it projecting from my skin for hours. It's actually quite impressive. If you're a vanilla lover, this is something you have to try.

my enrique iglesias hero baby. i tried vanilla skin during a frenzied search for a vanilla perfume that didn’t make me feel like i was either back in high school or a badly shaped human birthday cake, in a period where i was too broke to replace my 30ml vanilla 28 bottle (this period is commonly known as my life) i was pleasantly surprised by how rich, woody and non-sugary sweet this smells (for those of you who prefer a more dulce vanilla fret not — the body mist is a slightly lighter take on the same scent profile). to be exceedingly clear: forget what perfumetok may tell you, this is NOT a kayali replacement. they are very different interpretations of vanilla. booze vs woody. sultry vs silky smooth. you get it. long story short, instead of solving the one problem i have now in usual fashion created another for myself (i need to have both 28 and VS in my usual rotation or else i’ll die, source: science)

Omg...this is sooooo good! "Hufflepuff" just got put up til winter..."Vanilla Skin" is gonna be my daily for the spring/summer/fall!!! Picked up the Extrait version and it slaps!! Perfectly strong and noticeable in my trail. Wearing it today with 4 sprays of "M.A. - Galatea" and it's just perfect! My boss swung by my office to catch up after getting back from vacation. Convo started out with 5 feet between us...then 3...then 2...I know it was the fragrance, had to be. That doesn't just happen by chance... Phlur - Vanilla Skin is just smooth woody-vanilla beautiful luxury. I'll know later how long it actually lasts and performs, but right now 4 hours into the wear...this is perfection. Just loud enough to leave a nice seductive trail and lure others in closer for a sniff. This could become my signature layering scent. Just gotta get more of it....

Update >>>> Okay hear me out, I said what I said below and i stand by it, but the way I’ve worn this to bed every night since I got it and keep layering it with things and basically thinking “this would be better with vanilla skin” is kinda demented lol. Clearly I love it and it’s way better than I said !!!! Old news <<< It’s okay I expected more, the notes are muddled together and it’s not easy to pick them apart. It’s very similar to bare suede vanilla by Victoria Secrets, maybe the dry down of this is richer, sweeter less safonic. The jasmine in this makes me go nose blind at some point in the middle and I can’t smell it again on myself but can on clothes. If I had my time over and had got a decant, instead of being the greedy little collector I’m becoming I would not buy it again. If you own bare suede then this is redundant!

As someone who wears Baccarat Rouge daily, I was curious to see how Vanilla Skin would compare — and I love it. This fragrance is exactly what the name promises: a sweet, cozy vanilla that lingers beautifully on the skin. It’s undeniably strong and can feel overbearing if you’re sensitive to sweetness, but for me that’s a plus — I adore perfumes that hang in the air and leave a trail. There’s a powdery quality here (similar to Baccarat, though simpler and less complex), which softens the sweetness and makes it feel comforting rather than cloying. It really does mimic Baccarat in spirit, but with a stripped-down, straightforward focus on vanilla. For the price point, it feels reasonable and well-made, though I wouldn’t spend Baccarat money on it. Overall, a sweet, powdery, and addictive vanilla — exactly what I was hoping for.

Okay, as someone who has skin chemistry that warms up spicy and gourmand scents very quickly, this perfume didn’t do that on my skin . It remained balanced, still smelling very much like vanilla and dried down to a floral/warm amber skin scent, as promised. I purchased the 7ML sample of this; keeping in mind that fragrance articles online featured it as a “grown woman’s vanilla” which is a selling point for me. I purchased this with expectations that I wouldn’t smell like a sweet pastry but more like a creamy, moisturized and milky scented grown woman who takes care of herself and it absolutely delivered. It isn’t my signature scent (I don’t think anything with strong vanilla scents will ever be for me) but, this fragrance has earned shelf space for my cozy, evening scents, for the cooler seasons 🤍

At first spritz, the dry down is rather woody and dark, in similar proximity to MM by the fireplace. Much more unisex leaning as opposed to the manly compulsive smoker MM by the fireplace. Initially wasn't drawn to it, however when the dry down occurs... the magic happens! The scent is rather seductive and alluring more than the name gives it credit. What the general mass claims is a clean girl only scent is a rather stark difference then what I feel... the scent to me is sexy yet not a cloying way like boring designer fragrances like ysl,valentino, prada,etc. Smells like a sweet vanilla spicy woody concoction that smells a bit like carmex ( which isn't bad if you don't mind smelling like soft kisses). Not a bad scent if you give it a chance...

Wow best vanilla perfume I have ever smelled. It’s not overly sweet while still being very much a pure vanilla. It has a woodiness and a spiciness the just faintly breaks up the sweetness of the sugar and vanilla. It smells, warm, sweet, cosy, feminine, slightly spicy (but not in a masculine way). It’s a vanilla for adults. It does last quite well on the skin, it projects maybe arms distance so is still suitable for work, spray a bit more and it can also be a great night out fragrance. Compared to the body spray it’s definitely more spicy and the scent is more multi layered. The body spray is really just sweet vanilla and maybe some wood, I don’t detect spiciness in the spray at all. Personally I love and use both.

New fav vanilla! On me, this is a more intensified and deep version of the body spray. I don’t get any pink pepper or apple, just vanilla, sugar, and woody notes. Has INCREDIBLE sillage and lasts all day. Every move I make, I get the most beautiful whiffs of deep vanilla. In terms of perfumes listed as similar— ❌ Billie’s Eilish: nowhere near as deep, quite grassy on me ❌ Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Milk: lighter and creamier, but also sour ❌ Kayali Vanilla 28: much sharper, has distinct florals on me ❌ SDJ ‘59: much lighter and has more noticeable florals ❌ Snif Vanilla Vice: much smokier ❌ The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods: a fruity vanilla ❌ Xerjoff Lira: more complex, cookie-like

You know the expression "to chase after a trail"? This was literally me this weekend when I hade a jogging this Saturday sunny Los Angeles morning. I sniffed beautiful fluffy vanilla and I followed it 1 block, till I spotted 2 ladies stopped at the traffic light. I also stopped and sniffed if it's their trail- and YES! it was their. I asked them what perfume is it and they kindly let me know it phlur vanilla skin. That same day I got it from sephora + deodorant. I love vanilla perfumes a lot and I have beautiful vanilla family members in my collection - but this one is very unique and beautiful. I don;t get any other notes listed, just nice pretty vanilla. Just a dream!!!!

I have this in both the body mist and the fragrance. This is by far the best vanilla scent I have ever come across. Its not overly sweet, its woodsier, earthier. It is very strong, so a little goes a long way. I always get so many compliment when I wear this. Like SOOOO many and people literally stop me on the street to ask what I'm wearing. It is cozy, elegant, and warm, like a cashmere sweater on a cold day. This has become my signature scent and the one I reach for most often. I also went through MANY vanilla lotions to find one close to this for layering and the closest Ive found is VS Bare Vanilla.

I love vanilla scents and have quite a few in my collection. My ride or die has always been Vanilla 28 but recently I find myself reaching for this more and more. It’s more honeyed (probably because of the few floral notes) and has a distinct caramel note to my nose. It’s less boozy than Vanilla 28 and although it’s still got that delicious sweet vanilla accord, it’s a little darker, a little sexier. Less grandma baking cookies and more sharing a sweet dessert with a lover... It has great staying power and will last 12+ hours on me. A little goes a long way. Very, very good.

this has surprised me a lot. i bought a sample of this without checking the notes, expecting it to be just a vanilla with a little bit of musk. it is so much more than that! the spiciness is lovely - i get a lot more pink pepper than i expected. its sexy, its grown up, but still girly and pretty. i will definitely be wearing this more EDIT: it’s been about a week since i bought this and i really really love it. its been my go to lately. it reminds me so much of eau duelle by diptyque but its so much more affordable and has better projection and lasting power.

So perfect it has a good side of ‘spice/smokiness’ (not heavy) which makes it more unique of a vanilla perfume. It’s a little bit mature smelling and not like a 14 year old girl would choose it. Like someone below me said, it’s less of ‘grandmas cookies’ and more date night. It’s fit for everyday wear, but I think you could say it’s expensive smelling enough for certain occasions as well. Darker, spicier, and alluring while still being a gourmand vanilla rather than a bakery treat. Idk if i go nose blind though or if the longevity is bad

This is my signature scent. Super easy to wear. Beautiful fragrance. It’s a thick vanilla, that opens with a strong sugary pepper, the longer it’s on your skin the sweeter it gets. It settles to a warm, very woodsy, sugary vanilla. It’s the perfect fragrance to layer with most things in my collection. I own both the body mist and the edp and wish to never be without either, however I think if you own one you don’t need both, as the body mist has great longevity and they smell near identical.

think of a small, cozy cafe hidden in the middle of the hamptons or in stowe, vermont. this is a pure vanilla that smells expensive in all the right places. whenever i go to sleep wearing this perfume, i can still smell it on me the next morning. if there is a perfume that i believe any vanilla/gourmand lover should absolutely buy, it’s this one right here. for an extra tip—layer it with bare vanilla, wicked vanilla woods, eilish, or vanille rouge. that combo right there? pure ecstasy.

To my nose, this is one of the best vanilla fragrances out there, of the new generation scents. I guess it's because of the pink pepper which I generally adore in perfumery. This is sweet, fluffy, cosy, warm and sexy, and sensual, and it makes me want to smell my big scarf all the time. This is not like Bianco Latte or Kayali, or Tom Ford's vanillas, it is not cheap smelling, either. It is extremely pleasant and it's not sickly or synthetic at all. I'm so glad I found it. My new love!

I am stunned at just how good this is. The sweetness is subdued enough where it's not too overwhelming. This can appeal to someone even if they don't like gourmands and overall Vanilla Skin is just incredibly likable. I definitely see how in some ways it's similar to By The Fireplace by Replica, but this is much more feminine. So many viral fragrances have resulted in disappointments, but this baby lasts long and smells incredible. Completely worth the hype.