Vanilla Sky

I really like this one. It is simple, sweet, and non-offensive. I definitely get a deeper sort of caramel-vanilla with this fragrance, with a hint of coffee, rather than anything artificial. I would say that this is a grown-up, more sophisticated version of Warm Vanilla Sugar from Bath and Body Works, rather than an overly sweet, artificial vanilla like Vanilla Bean Noel. The coffee adds a nice sort of balance to this sweet scent and makes it wearable for every day. However, when I got this scent, I couldn't help but feel like it smelled like shampoo. There is something in here that makes it smell like a vanilla soap or vanilla shampoo or a cleaning product of some kind. Walmart used to sell hazelnut cream candles, and it sort of smells like that to me. I don't mind it, but the fresh/soapiness quality makes this less of a gourmand for me, which I know helps make some scents more wearable. I wish the soapiness could be replaced with some warm spice, the notes say there's cinnamon, but I don't pick up on that. Regardless, I think this is the perfect scent to wear to work, or if you're at home snuggling on the couch. It's just a warm, cozy scent. I personally would wear this most frequently in the Fall or Winter, I'm wearing this today (August) and I think it has the potential to be overwhelming or suffocating in the heat. Longevity is moderate, it lasts a few hours on me (5-6) and then fades. Update: I took this on a trip recently and I just wanted to say that it lasted beautifully! It also changed on my nose a bit, so I updated my description.

Definitely a very “airy” vanilla... Vanilla Sky is aptly named! I do not get the actual liquid of a cappuccino from this, rather the foam on top of the drink itself. This is also a “fresh” vanilla; I’m surprised to see that fresh is not on the accords list. Different from any of the other vanillas in my collection, but I am also a vanilla lover and so I pay special attention to and appreciate the subtle differences between all vanilla fragrances. The dry-down is much different than the initial spray. You definitely get the citrus quite strongly for the first 10 mins or so (but it is a smooth citrus as opposed to sharp, and it is what gives the “airy/fresh” feel). After that, the jasmine really takes the spotlight and will carry you through the mid dry-down. At this point it smells quite floral to my nose (admittedly it does also smell synthetic, but I love that in a fragrance). The base notes last ALL NIGHT; I fell asleep last night at 8:30 and awoke this morning at 6:40 and could still smell it on my wrist... it had dried down to an amazingly creamy and delicious sweet scent, honestly sort of a “your skin but better” type of sweet. I love this vanilla!!! I have only experimented with it on cooler days, so I cannot attest to its performance in the summer months, but I am excited to find out (: this would probably be amazing sprayed on bedding too, as it is a very cozy and comforting scent.

Based on reviews, I was prepared to be underwhelmed. But wow, this one performed like a beast on my skin - amazing projection! To me, it smelled like a creamy rootbeer float mixed with a thick, resinous amber. I usually don't like rootbeer-esque fragrances, but this is an exception - it's gorgeous! Dry down (took about an hour on my skin to get there) was a soft, creamy vanilla solinote. There was zero coffee to my nose/on my skin. A beautiful, sweet, cozy but somehow sexy amber-vanilla that I'm now addicted to - feels perfect for fall! It also reminds me of the girls on the show Pretty Little Liars for some reason - kind of their flirty, feminine style and a bit of a Victoria's Secret "lacey/noir/sexy" perfume vibe. I only wish it lasted longer.

In the opening I get a little blast of lovely coffee which quickly tones down to a caramel macchiato you are enjoying with a vanilla glazed donut at a solid wood countertop in a boutique coffee shop. I can detect a very little bit of that sweet orange in the background but it is very little and doesn’t add any juiciness or sharpness to the scent. It has a lovely sweetness but it is not overpowering or sickly to my nose. The vanilla has a lightness that makes me envision something sugared but fluffy like the donut I described. This fragrance projects at arms length for the first few hours then draws back to more of a skin scent. Really nice for when you don’t want to overwhelm those around you. This one is also a favorite of my wife and kids.

I don't know if it's the "clean" element of Skylar fragrances having absolute shit longevity or what (although 7 Virtues, Rosie Jane and Ellis don't seem to have this issue) but yeah, longevity sucks for the $90/1.7 oz retail price point. Obviously I don't expect them to be "Beast mode" :) ⬆️ but when body mists like bbw, vanilla skin, and even SDJ mists outlast a $90 fragrance, it's an issue. I own and really enjoy Vanilla Sky, Boardwalk Delight and Fall Cashmere but they hands down do. not. last! They are cozy, enjoyable nostalgic scents that are very short lived, unfortunately. Very nice but expect to reapply frequently.

I received this as a sample and was taken by complete surprise. Scents that are warm sugar and heavy on vanilla and caramel are ones I usually stay away from, so I was very surprised that I fell in love with Vanilla Sky. It is a very warm scent, but the cappuccino, floral, and citrus notes pull this together beautifully. I love the smell of fresh coffee, but I never thought about having it as a fragrance. It feels like a warm hug from a friend you haven't seen in a while and you are meeting at the cafe to catch up. I wore this all fall and winter and will absolutely be getting more!

I would like to know if someone is having the same issues as me. I've used this scent for years and it has always smelled the same and great. I bought an amazon bottle and I can barely smell any vanilla or coffee. Almost all I smell is "perfume" and that's it, not the notes themselves, which makes this perfume awful. Then I got a couple more bottles from the official website and I'm having the same issue. I just compared it to the body mist and I can completely see the differences. Idk if they changed the formula or what on earth happened but it's absolutely awful right now

I love vanilla sky, I just received it for test in the subscription box, and it stole my heart the most out of everything! It's simple vanilla, but the best simple vanilla I've ever smelled. The sweetness is just enough for me, and it doesn't smell synthetic or gross and playdough-ey. I'll rate it an 8/10, because I do wish it lasted longer, and it is quite expensive for what it is. My boyfriend initially didn't like it, but when I wore it to his house the other day, he smelled me and really loved it! So I think it does have to grow on certain people.

I have the roller ball for this as I got it as a sample in my allure box. I’ve had this in the past as well and really like it. I find myself reaching for it at night after a hot bath I roll it on right before bed. It’s a very cozy vanilla scent and honestly I didn’t get the coffee note till I read it was in it. I get mostly a lightly spicy vanilla. It has s little bit of a ‘cheap’ smell to it as I find with all skylar perfumes but I still wear it nightly so that says something. (:

really good staple scent to have! smells soooo good without being too overpowering. it's also nice to layer or combo with. i get a lot of compliments on this one, even though it's a simple scent. it's also not too strong, which i really enjoy. it's obviously not "top tier" in terms of some vanilla fragrances, but i think it's easily over looked. i feel like skylar products are also more affordable in comparison to some other fragrance brands, so it's good value.

Smells warm, sweet, and comforting. To me it smells like brown sugar vanilla, cappuccino, and a tiny bit of cedar. I love it and probably will always have this. Like many have said, it doesn't last very long or project well. But I think it's perfect to wear around the house, cozy in the blankets with a book and beverage, after the shower, or running errands in the fall. If you love sweet smells but most perfumes give you headaches, please try this!!

One of the ways I gauge perfumes is whether they increase or decrease anxiety. This one is my go-to soothing fragrance. It is incredibly comforting and relaxing. It's the pajamas of perfumes! The fragrance itself is an uncomplicated, warm and creamy vanilla. I don't smell any coffee, but something here smells drinkable, so maybe the steamed milk aspect of the cappuccino comes through. It's not strong, but it lasts forever on clothes.

Although the name is Vanilla Sky, this is more of a cappuccino fragrance as some have said. It's very warm and cozy which is perfect for fall/winter. It's a sweet gourmand for sure, the citrus/woody notes aren't super prominent if you ask me, I think they may add a little bit of freshness but that's about it. It lasts about 3-4hrs on me and the sillage is moderate at first but quickly turns intimate.

One of the very few gourmands I don't find heavy or cloying. Really good longevity and eternal sillage. Stayed over 12h on my clothes and skin. I smell straight-up vanilla cappuccino and it's so cozy and comforting. I have a 1.5 ml sample but would purchase a bottle of it, even though I love clean scents and I'm not really a fan of gourmands. Well done, Skylar.

I bought the travel size in NY while visiting this summer, didn’t spray until today smelled so nice in the initial spray then got pissed why didn’t I get the bigger bottle. The dry down is where I’m like I’ve smelled this before I have something similar, 2 hours later it hit me, it smells exactly like Nest Vanilla Bourbon. It’s uncanny

Absolutely stunning, and realistic. Makes you smell like the most delicious cappuccino! I find that, despite its warm scent, it works for any season. It's gotten me soooo many compliments. Not too strong or nauseating like some other scents with notes of vanilla and caramel. also, I love pairing it with the lush date lotion.

Absolutely amazing scent. A bit mature vibe, but it's delicious. Sadly it's a bad performer. While the projection is kind of good, it will project for like 10 minutes because the longevity is very poor. Too bad because the scent itself is fantastic. Scent 10/10 Longevity 2/10 Projection 6/10

this is a very airy gourmand that you can wear year round or as a layering scent. i don't get any citrus or jasmine from this, maybe only a bit of cinnamon to balance it out. it dries down to a beautiful caramel woody vanilla and i get decent longevity from this, about 5 hours on my skin.

My husband loves this one on me. It smells like a sweet, vanilla caramel. Perfect winter/fall scent for daytime or date night wear. Only lasts about 1-2 hours on skin and longer on clothing. Stays intimate, and doesn't project much. Smells wonderful, but wish it lasted longer.

Imagine my pleasant surprise when the very sweet vanilla scent turned into a delicious coffee smell. The cappuccino note carries for the majority of the wear once dried down, very comforting smell and would definitely turn heads and have people asking who smell so good.