Vanilla Baby

If you browse through the Dua site, it may be overwhelming. However, I mean that in the best way possible. They have so many scents. It literally took me three days to decide what I wanted, so there is certainly no shortage of perfumes to suit every taste. One of the most often spotted notes in their massive catalog belongs to the vanilla family. On the site, you can find bakery vanillas fitting a Parisian cafe, boozy ones that sing of seduction, resin-dipped offerings that feel sacred, and many more. I recently picked up a bottle of Vanilla Baby, the brand’s nod at the ever-popular Babycat. I haven’t smelled the OG. Regretfully, I am just now fine-tuning my taste for vanilla, after being a staunch lobbyist against sweets for years. The journey is unlocking a part of me that I didn’t know existed, and Vanilla Baby seemed like a no-brainer considering the hype. What I found upon the first spray was alluring. A rich, luxurious mix of warm pepper set upon a bed of soft, smooth suede. It sings back to one of my favorite leather scents – Thameen Regent Leather, but it doesn’t smell like it at all. The toasty leather made me realize that this fragrance was painted with a similar brush, but with a different stroke and colors. The vanilla is the king/queen of the scent. Silky smooth and drenched in elemi, which gives an ever-so-slight citrus nuance and the sensation of balmy spice. An embracing boozy richness folds over the layer of lush vanilla, which is elevated by that velvety leather that I previously spoke of with a slightly sueded aroma from the saffron, which also lends some of its sweet spice to the composition. The olibanum is this is not lit like an incense note. It’s dry, warm, softly woody, and spicy with a slight citric touch. If you have ever ignited raw frankincense, then you probably know of that lemony spark that happens in the first few seconds. However, this is quite subtle, and I don’t think that you will find it unless you are looking for it, or if you aren’t familiar with burning raw resins. Vanilla Baby sings a tune of luxury draped in an aphrodisiacal vanilla bourbon with a chorus of rich leather and resins. This scent is perfect for the colder months, as it’s cozy and amiable. Whether you are dressed up for a winter party or a date night at a Michelin star restaurant, Vanilla Baby will faithfully enthrall all onlookers with the enchanting mystery of its aroma. Let’s be clear, this is not Santa Baby playing on the radio as a joyful holiday ballad. This is a dark, captivating, and alluring scent that won’t make you sing, but it will keep its melody firmly implanted in your memory, even when the chilly snow days come to an end. I can’t get enough of this scent, and I am pretty sure that you won’t be able to either.

Suede and leather soaked in boozy vanilla and very powdery incense, gets noticeably peppery as it dries down on my skin. Great dupe for Babycat, lasts all day and then some. Very strong out of the bottle and in the air, need a spray or two at the most. Autumn & winter, cold spring days.

Strong suede, nice rich vanilla and a touch of cedar. I cannot say how close to the og it is. but I do love it.

I have both OG & this & like this better.

This is very interesting in an odd way. The suede/leather scent is definitely strong. I would not repurchase this again.