Madagascan Vanilla Flower

This is the MOST beautiful vanilla fragrance to have graced this earth. Sensual, warm and tropical vanilla, slightly white floral and yellow floral, touch of amber. Even though I say tropical vanilla, there is no coconut note. I don’t even smell a hint of it and I appreciate that it allows the vanilla to stay this uniquely well rounded vanilla. The body oil version lasted 2-3 hours before fading away into a beautiful skin scent, still true to its notes. The sillage was not overwhelming and would bloom on the warmth of your skin and slowly radiate outward. Noticeable in a small room. The vanilla in this is potent and enhanced by the florals. You won’t smell like cookies entirely and it’s not sugary sweet. It blooms in the heat so beautifully but surprisingly performs so well in the cold and lends you its warmth. So potent. In the cold, it somehow turns into a cool vanilla upon first application, but then warms once again. I can only storytell this to describe the vibe it exudes... It’s the evening, golden sunset on a beach in Tahiti, you’re in a cozy beach hut overlooking the sunset over the ocean. It’s warm, very slightly humid, but a mild cool breeze about. There’s white flowers all around the hut, releasing their intoxicating scent into the area around you and you’ve just been massaged with a concentrated Madagascan vanilla oil that’s seeped into your pores and warmed and radiating outward to mingle with the floral. As tropical and alluring as that sounds - it will make you feel this way even in the winter, just leans more sensual and cool. Very good to layer and have another more pink floral fragrance on top in the winter. This is the vanilla fragrance that all the vanilla perfumes currently popular out there should aspire to. So underrated and overlooked. The Body Shop should definitely bring this one back.

In my first review of this I called it aquatic, but I take it back. I do however think that the "amber" listed in the notes is actually ambergris. Madagascan Vanilla Flower seems to be a very musky, salty ambergris fragrance with a lightly powdery vanilla glaze finish. The floral element is close to non-existent. I don't detect a whole lot of vanilla bean here; the vanilla is instead a facet of the dusty salty musk. Nice for a hot day but a little bit weird and inarticulate. I'm starting to prefer the Body Shop to Bath & Bodyworks. The latter makes sharp bodywash detergent style scents, while the Body Shop makes less shiny scents which paradoxically are more vague but also more interesting, to me anyway. I'm not saying that B&BW scents are coherent; they're as abstract chemical soup as any scents in their price range, but they have a certain unnatural brightness which is not present in Body Shop scents.

I'm sort of wondering if there is fragnipani in here or not...on the little paper slip I got tied to my bottle it said vanilla orchid, but I don't know. It doesn't smell a ton to me like either one anyways. I agree the vanilla is a more cool vanilla, but it's still very sweet. I think this vanilla is very versatile in that it could be worn year round easily through even hot weather because it's not super heavy for being so sweet. The amber tones aren't really that deep or rich. It's just sweet, simple, cool vanilla with some sweet flower something. It's linear and is moderate in silage and projection. It's incredibly easy to wear and I just love it without having to try. Well worth it's sale price!

I opened an account just to write this review. When I started dabbling in fragrances, this was my favourite! I was in university and this was my favourite night time or date scent. Men and women loved it. It was warm and inviting, not loud or harsh, not too sweet either; Very balanced. Unfortunately it went missing right about the time it was discontinued and I have been looking for the appropriate dupe all these years and I found it today! It's not hypnotic poison as HP is loud and sweeter. It's Sun di Gioia by Giorgio Armani. Unfortunately I'm hearing talks that's about to be discontinued too.

I love this perfume. It smells kind of like Siren by Paris Hilton when I sprayed it on a paper, like flowery vanilla as I thought. On me though, it reminds me a bit of Lady Million by Paco Rabanne, it's a spicy vanilla scent. It's a warm scent that's kind of heavy for being an EDT but not overpowering, good lasting power too. It works for every occasion (but I think I'd want something stronger for a party) and it's never too much, not even in the winter. If you just want one perfume this is definately the one if you're not older than 20-25. Women over 25 or30 might think it's a bit childish...

For years, I have been looking for a vanilla perfume that smelled like the infamous Spice Girls Impulse deodorant. It was a very distinctive and fun perfume that I still haven't forgotten what it was like however couldn't find a similar one. Until today! This new The Body Shop fragrance smells just like Spice Girls frag. Love it! Although I would have liked Madagascan Vanilla Flower to be a little stronger with a little more staying power, this one is a sweet, little, saf, everyday perfume. Good one TBS!

I think this smells lovely! have been looking for a sweeter (not sickly) vanilla smell that has the fruity/flowery touch to it and this matches that perfectly! I can imagine guys really liking this as well, my boyfriend sure did =) Only downside is the lasting power which isn't great. Silage is moderate though. Will try the perfume oil instead. Layering it with the lotion might prolong the experience from this wonderful smell. Would def recommend this to any feminine girl between 18-25.

I just found this at Marshalls, and I really like it. Mine is a glass 3.3 oz. bottle of fragrance mist. I think it's lighter than an EDT, but it's still nice. I passed it up the first time I found it, but kept noticing it wafting around me. Next time I saw it, I bought it. It's really, really nice. My daughter bought the other in this line, Indian Midnight Jasmin, and it's super nice too. I'm now wondering if they have these scents in the EDT version. I may be off to ebay to find them.

This was an absolute favourite of mine. I'd get compliments a lot when I wore it at school at the time, granted I over sprayed the hell out of it which probably won't surprise many people for that time lol. Just the perfect vanilla scent which leans toward the gourmand side rather than floral and everybody just loved it. Had this lasted longer on the skin, I'd probably go out of my way to get it as a signature scent because it really smells that good!

Madagascan vanilla flower used to be my signature a couple of years ago, but unfortunaly this is not available at my country at the moment. :( I used to get so many compliments, both men and women from all the age groups seemed to like this. This is a sweet and floral vanilla. I think I can smell jasmin even though it is not listed? I personally liked this more than bodyshop's normal vanilla, this is somehow happier, brighter and more girly.

Wow this is my favorite vanilla scent from the body shop (well other than the no.1 orignal from the 90's). Very warm and sweet. Really makes me feel warm and cosy. Wasn't expecting much at first when I saw it released online. But visited my local branch and just had to have it. I Think the edt rather than the perfume oil smells stronger and sweeter. A definate keeper for me, erm well untill they stop this one too!!

There was a TBS fair in the atrium of the mal celebrating giving season for christmast. It was like heaven that we can test all the range of product without being followed by SA. This is the best from the series. The most long lasting too. Truly vanilla.. Just plain vanilla. The way I like it :)

I really enjoy it! Even though I got this as a gift a while ago, i still have it😁 both men and women can wear this as its not too floral or sweet in my opinion. Just a beautiful vanilla that gets me a lot of compliments when I layer it with my old but truly loved Vanilla Lace by VS.

I just bought 2 bottles today to back up when I saw it in store . My husband gifted to me when we first date . He loves everytime I wear it, so do I . “Yummy sexy vanilla smell” was what my husband said about it. I was sad when it discontinued years ago but it is back now. Yay!

Got this as a gift from my sister and I think it smells wonderful! I've always been a fan of vanilla and this perfume has a very subtle, sweet vanilla scent and not too overpowering. Out of five perfumes in the Scents of the World range, this is definitely the best one.

This is a rather tenacious aquatic vanilla scent. It's like the aquatic notes from Womanity with vanilla on top instead of cinnamon - fig. Personally I can't get into either one. Surprised more people aren't getting anything aquatic.

This is one of my favorite Vanillas along with VS PINK Fresh Vanillas Dream On. This fragrance is not synthetic but naturally bold, lasts all day and is very uplifting :)

Amazing Vanilla fragrance, exactly what i was looking for, more like hypnotic poison and Kenzo L'amour but with much lower price...simply love it !

I am gunna purchase the perfume oil of this! Beautiful and cosy warm! Tried it this morning and it's still there!! Longevity is brill. Love!

A beautiful scent of vanilla and complimentary florals. This perfume is perfect for Autumn it is light, floral, yet warm from the vanilla.