Bare Vanilla

classic middle school ruby faye scent..... seriously though: the longevity is unmatched. I wore this to ballet class every day when I still danced. one day, in the heat of Texas summer, after I had been dancing literally all day like it was my full time job, I was in partnering class, being lifted and thrown around by weak ass little boys. unexpectedly, one of them complimented me, saying I smelled great, and people ran over to come smell me. highlight of my year. I don't know if I actually smelled good or I just smelled 5% less sweaty than everyone else, but it gave me enough confidence to finish out the class with a smile. so if you aren't smelling it after a few minutes, its probably nose blindness , because I promise other people are smelling you. it also stayed on my clothes (and the boys sweatshirts I sprayed it onto... middle school) for at least the next day. anyway.... it's classic vanilla. unoffensive, normie smell. hard to hate it. smells like rich middle school mean girl aka who I wanted to be at the time. though I keep circling back to middle school, I can picture this scent working for most other ages, especially in an office setting. kind of smells like bananas though

A Warm Whisper of Comfort that's how I would describe this! From the very first spritz, it wraps around you like a soft cashmere blanket on a crisp autumn day. The scent is simple yet captivating, built on a delicate balance of whipped vanilla and soft cashmere, and it lingers with a warm, cozy presence that feels deeply personal. There’s a sweetness here, but it’s not the kind that shouts. It’s gentle, creamy, and comforting like vanilla bean stirred into warm milk. The cashmere note brings a softness that elevates the vanilla, making it feel mature and sensual without ever being overpowering. It wears close to the skin, making it an intimate scent—something meant to be discovered up close. It’s perfect for lazy mornings, quiet evenings, or those moments when you just want to feel at home in your own skin. It’s not about standing out—it’s about feeling good, grounded, and irresistibly soft. I see it as the kind of scent that's perfect for winter and autumn, but to me, its warmth and coziness make it feel just right all year round. For anyone who loves fragrances that feel like a tender memory or a whispered promise, Bare Vanilla captures that feeling perfectly.

Now this was my second body mist from VS which made me collect VS and B&Bw body mists, I currently have about 30ish body sprays and this is the one scent I will keep buying and buying regardless of how many other fragrances I have. I am currently switching over to designer perfumes and a lot of my body sprays are basically abandoned by me. But not bare vanilla. It is the best vanilla scent that I have and ever smelled , also it performs better than most body mists. It got me so many compliments from so many people too. It just smells like how a PROPER vanilla scent should smell like. No unnecessary fruits or florals (which it usually is nice to add florals in vanilla but sometimes I just want warm sweet vanilla without anything to change the theme of sweetness) it smells so warm and sweet yet not overly sugary. Honestly they would've made insane amounts of money if they released a perfume version of this scent that performed like one too. while writing this whole paragraph I kept smelling this scent and honestly they COOKED with this fragrance. insane.

I have always been a mega fan of vanilla. Whether it's cinnamon-vanilla, floral-vanilla, or just a simple vanilla, I'll most likely enjoy it. But this body mist... INCREDIBLE. Sweet, but in an edible kind of way. Literally. Deep and gourmand, but still playful and cozy. One of the few warm vanillas I'd feel confident wearing in summer. Not only have I had people asking if there's cupcakes or Oreos in the room, but my crush has sniffed the air around me and told me I smelled like cake and lemonade. Multiple times a day. For 3 days in a row. Gets lots of compliments from both genders. I've had this for about 5 months, I use it daily, and I can still smell it on my clothes and skin hours after applying. So if you were wondering if this scent has good sillage, the answer is yes. Only critique is that I can occasionally (and I mean very occasionally) smell a little bit of rubbing alcohol right after I spray, but it disappears within seconds. Overall one of my favourite scents that I'll be repurchasing. Can't wait to try more flankers!

this has been my favourite perfume/body mist since a little earlier than middle school, when i was like ten. been almost six years. i don't really remember buying it, somehow, but i remember loving it the second i smelt it. i've been wearing it almost daily since then, even if i have nowhere to go. simple, sweet, warm, comforting. makes me feel edible, and smell edible , not self-proclaimed. not cloying, at least for me, even in summers (but winters/cold weather brings it out the best) sillage and longevity could be better, but it still sticks to ur skin even hours later even if u dont reapply, just the projection dies down. i dont think i could ever do without this perfume. its all i wear. great for layering too !! literally so pretty and yummy. i wanna inject this into my veins or get scientifically modified to always exude this exact smell all the time. love vanilla

I LOVE this vanilla! I remember the first time I smelled Bare Vanilla was years ago because it was my roommate's favourite scent, and it was honestly the catalyst for my interest in perfume (even though it's a mist, I know!). I get headaches from perfumes really easily, but I genuinely could not get enough of it! I was really shy and only starting to get close to my roomie but I got up the courage to ask her what she was using and she generously let me borrow it for the rest of the year until I bought my own bottle :') The smell lingers on my clothes for a while, and I get so so many compliments when I pair it with Lush's Supermilk hair primer. I love wearing this everywhere (even bedtime), and I know I don't have to worry about offending anyone's nose since it's a mist & it's a beautiful and light scent even if I do overspray it.

I'm glad I took a chance on this after being disappointed with how weak the new Vanilla Lace is. Bare Vanilla is a wonderful creamy vanilla rounded out with a little bit of woodiness, fresh VS DNA, and a powderyness akin to cocoa, but just a *hint* of each to make this a pretty and feminine scent you can wear easily without it feeling like straight up vanilla extract. (But don't worry, it's still like 80% pure vanilla scent). I still prefer the smell of Vanilla Lace. That one is a little less sweet and a bit more "mature" with its musky and somewhat smoky qualities. Update: I bought the Bare Vanilla lotion and it smells a little different than the mist but still very good. It has a slightly warm spicy undertone and reminds me of gingerbread or a chai latte.

was the biggest vanilla hater until i got THIS, now im all over it trying to find a stronger perfume that smells as good as bare vanilla its genuinely one of THE best things ive ever smelled. sweet, creamy, pure vanilla. some comments mentioned longevity not being good enough and i have to say that this is what to expect from a body mist. but i also dont really get it? im wearing a sweater that i sprayed BV on like almost a week ago and i can STILL smell it (w/o respraying too!)!! i also spray a bit on my hair, and it smells so strongly of vanilla until i wash it!!! begging VS to make a perfume of this, id love something that is a bit stronger and better projection wise. anyways i love bare vanilla, everybody needs to smell this at least once in their lives

A loooove. This is the yummiest, most gorgeous photorealistic gourmand I've smelled! It smells just like the Famous Amos store, with hot and gooey chocolate chip cookies, melty s'mores and chocolates. The sweetness is best compared to the sugary scent of the lucky charms cereal and smells nothing like warm vanilla sugar by bbw. The opening is a bit sharp, with a slight cinnamon roll scent which I do not mind, and eventually smoothes out into a warm cocoabutter-ish cookie scent. A friend used this once and I didn't even think it was a perfume, I literally thought that someone was eating cookies, nutella or marshmallows around me. The overall vibe is the warm amber-coloured autumn aesthetic from the 2000s. The best vanilla perfume in my opinion!

As someone who loves vanilla scents, I was genuinely excited to try Bare Vanilla. But on first spray, I was actually disappointed, it didn’t come across as vanilla to me at all. I set it aside for quite a while and was even relieved I hadn’t purchased a full-size bottle. Sometime later, while decluttering, I decided to give it another chance. This time, I sprayed it all over and layered it with another fragrance, and the result was unexpectedly beautiful. It smelled amazing and blended seamlessly with my skin. That moment made me regret not buying a full size sooner and not testing it properly the first time. It eventually became my signature scent, and thankfully, it’s part of a regular release rather than a limited edition

Perfect cozy vanilla scent - it's like freshly baked vanilla cupcakes, my mum says she smells christmasy cookies each morning when she uses bathroom if I was getting ready there before she woke up. It's not overly sweet or cloying, I feel it can be worn all year round and it got me more compliments than any perfume I own. I like to layer it with Bare Sueded Vanilla EDP also from VS - Perfect combination of vanilla and spice. For a body mist it has a very good projection and last very long, especially on clothes. It will always have a place on my perfume cupboard, I use it whenever I just want to smell good without overthinking it - 100/10 🩷

This is a simple yet sexy, warm, cashmere, musky vanilla scent. This one’s a fan favourite since it’s basic yet elegant and delicious smelling at the same time. It smells like walking into a bakery that sells cake and sweet pastries. I’ve had many people say I smell like either cookies, cake, or chocolate whilst wearing bare vanilla. It’s my second favourite Victoria secret spray, again, another go to, as I feel I can’t go wrong with this spray and it’s a safe one to use, as it’s a crowd pleaser. It’s extremely versatile in which you can layer with many other scents (I like to layer it with vanilla 28).

the way I would die if this got discontinued! I wore this everyday for six months and now the little bit left is like gooooold to me, need to justify buying two bottles next time. It stays pretty close to the skin (duh its body mist) but lasts soooo long. Im definitely guilty of spraying this on my clothes and bedding so I can smell it longer. also, smells way more expensive than any other body mist I've ever smelled. only bad thing is its really basic so you have to layer it, but really anything layers well so its not a big deal. my friends all take this from my bag to freshen up. 10/10

Wanna eat this body mist! Not gonna lie I wear this everyday at home, just pulling on my favourite soft sweater and spritzing it all over myself. It boosts up my mood so much and it is such a nice, softly warm and cozy smell. It doesn't appear cloying to me like some say, the only problem are the initial alcohol notes but they go away very quickly. It holds for a long time on my sweaters before washings, the dry-down is very cute and soft. Smells like delicious vanilla pastry, literally wanna drink it up sometimes ngl. My top 2 favourite Victoria's secret perfume after Velvet Petals!!🌸🌸

Love this!! I’m not sure how to explain it but it smells very full, while I usually tend to use more light airy body mists but I’m absolutely in love with this one! I got the shimmer version so my skin sparkles subtly! Shimmer goes off easily if you need it to so it’s great. Smells very sweet in a good way, although I don’t smell it on myself anymore after ~30 mins, not sure about others since I just started using this and haven’t asked anyone about it yet. Price is great, usually around 20€, I got it together as a deal with the body lotion and paid 27€ for both together 🩷

this literally smells like straight up warm chocolate cookies you just took out of the oven! it is so warm and comforting for bedtime and wears so well with other fragrances to sweeten them up!! This lasts super well on clothing and about 3/4 hours on my skin. I instantly thought of vanilla skin when I first smelled this but vanilla skin has a lot more depth and woodiness I'd say, while this has a more cookie/chocolate scent. this pairs so well with choco musk, which honestly smells very similar to bare vanilla imo. suuuuch a yummy scent I can't stop reapplying!!

After Vanilla Lace was discontinued I wanted to find another Victorias Secret Vanilla spray that I loved just as much. This is definitely a LOVE for me. It’s nothing like Vanilla Lace just to preface BUT its the most incredible soft vanilla that has such a warm cosy undertone to it, there really isn’t another body mist like this and I always find myself coming back to it. I tend to wear this during the winter time, as I much prefer cosy-vanilla scents in the colder months, but you could wear this all year around as it’s not too cloying or sickly in the heat.

The best vanilla body mist to ever exist. Absolutely nothing comes close and a classic for a reason. Also, the longevity is honestly damn good for a body spray!!!.. on me that is. Idk about y’all but I can smell it for hours and hours, and the body cream lasts all day too. Pair them together and you’re set for life. Also x2, funny that only two notes are listed, but to me this smells like warm vanilla with some faint hint of... marshmallows and caramel on the side? It’s a rich, sugary yet toasted vanilla, not a straightforward/simple scent.

My signature scent for fall and winter. I'm already sad about summer and am excited for fall solely because of this scent. It's simple, it's comforting, it's warm. It's a warm sweater and a warm and sweet beverage. It's sweet but not nauseatingly so. It can turn kind of weird in the heat though, and it doesn't wear well on clothes. When I spray it directly on my clothes they smell awful the next day. Definitely something you spray before you put them on. The first spray also smells very much like pure alcohol, but it goes away very quickly

My girlfriend sprayed a very sweetly-presented letter she sent to me once with this, and I couldn't stop thinking about what a cuddly fragrance it is. She had never worn it prior, so my conclusion does not derive from bias. I have never, so instantly been captivated my a fragrance, emotionally, so compelled to take action, that action being cuddle up to my girlfriend by a crackling fireplace, beneath pink and white blankets. In plain language, it is extremely feminine, gourmand-y. Lovely, lovely, fragranfe.

Fragrantica really needs to add the apple blossom note back to the pyramid. Its so apparent, that floral top note. I completely understand what cashmeran is chemically, but it can be annoying when some notes use their scientific name, whereas most use the name they are supposed to smell like. Like think of the water note vs the calogne note. Because both poppies and water don't really have a scent. It's more of a feeling. But I feel like they try to describe casmeran as a feeling, which it completely isnt.

Beautiful powdery vanilla. Many adores it and oh they're right. I first blind bought this at my freshman year and it's been with me ever since. I'm a senior now, so you can indeed tell how loyal I am to this girly. It gets compliments even by just itself, It even got stolen once. It's THAT good. It doesn't smell fake and is perfect for both day and night. One thing you must note is it has an alcohol smell at the very beginning that quickly fades. Which happens with every VS body mist sadly.

I am so mad at myself for not purchasing or trying this sooner! this is delicious! so perfectly sweet and warm. I got it in a gift set with the lotion, and you can trust this will certainly become my new favourite. it's so perfect. expectedly, it does not last very long. it is a body spray, so I don't mind, especially as it is far cheaper than other body sprays such as sol de Janeiro, which last even less than this. so delicious and I can see why it is loved by so many. <3

Bare Vanilla is perfect for what it is. If you are looking for straightforward, linear, cosy, fluffy comforting vanilla - this one is for you. Literally feels like a hug, and cashmeran notes do that. It feels like a cosy scarf with vanilla scent. Perfect for everyday wear, not too sweet and overpowering. I wanna smell it on me all the time - it's such a beauty! I agree that it's not complex and stuff, it's pretty basic scent, but thats the beauty of it! LOVE IT

This is a classic great vanilla scent for layering and works for pretty much anything/everywhere. It's one of my favorite vanilla scents of all time and will always have my heart. It just doesn't last AT ALL sadly, and it's kind of subtle, which is pretty common with VS fragrances, so you definitely have to layer this one. You will be respraying this all day, but it is such a classic to have in your collection if you adore vanillas.

Lasts longer on clothes than it does on skin, which I wasn’t expecting of a body mist. So glad my boyfriend gave it to me for my birthday when my Victoria’s Secret was sold out. Whenever I wear this I think of innocent dates and the jubilation that comes with having a significant other when you’re young. Perfect to wear when you’re cuddling with that special someone on the couch watching movies. Sweet, simple, delicious.

I LOVEEEE "Bare Vanilla"! It layers VERY well! I have ma own scent combos! "Bare Vanilla" + "Wrapped In Vanilla"! It projects VERY well! Ma step mama asked me! If I donuts and danishes dat same mornin! I said, "No, it's ma perfume!" I've paired "Bare Vanilla" wit "La Belle"! "By "Jean Paul Gaultier" before! Ma manager told me I smelled delish! "Bare Vanilla" will FOREVA be a in ma stash! 1,000/10! Would recommend!💓🔥

Pleasantly surprised by Bare Vanilla! I've sampled Vanilla Skin in-store several times, and I own Dossier's dupe, Powdery Vanilla. Bare Vanilla isn't quite as vanilla-forward as either IMO, but it smells so much smoother to my nose. I appreciate how this scent isn't spicy, woody, peppery or super gourmand. The name suits it perfectly. Sometimes understated is best. :)

Obsessed with it. It lasts long on my skin and clothes, oddly enough, and I love how warm it is. It smells, to me, like a sugar cookie coming straight out of the oven. I might be insane but I do wear it by itself often. I don't smell any powdery notes in it (which is all the better to me), it lives up to its name. You can't go wrong with such a straightforward scent.

My absolute favourite body mist ever. Such an amazing beautiful fluffy vanilla cashmere scent. Smells like fresh donuts or a dessert. Will continue to buy again & again because I just can't get enough. Love it so much just wish the projection was a bit better but it's pretty standard for a body mist so it's okay!! I practically want to bathe in it loll :))

This layered with EOS Vanilla Cashmere and Mix:Bar's Vanilla Bourbon is a heavenly combo if you want to smell like sweet, creamy, cupcakey goodness. For some reason it has a pickley note on the initial spray but that dissipates very quickly. An amazing layering scent for gourmand lovers or for anyone who wants to bring out the vanilla in other fragrances.

i have the 2022 version of this and it was macerated for sooooo long. it was on storage for 4 years and shocks the vanilla is really potent. it lasts so long too. tho even if my bottle is still full, im saving it because i dont really know how's the current version is performing. also smells closer to vanilla lace than the vanilla lace archive edition.

The best vanilla mist I've found so far. Pure vanilla and an amber/musk scent. Smells very natural and not synthetic at all. It doesn't have that unappealing fake sweetness found in some vanilla mists. Lasts all day long. I find it smells way better if I spray it on my skin rather than on my clothes -on which it smells kinda average-.

UGH I absolutely ADORE bare vanilla. it smells like an expensive cashmere scarf your mom sprayed with her vanilla perfume. so luxurious, creamy, and beautiful. my only problem with it is that it lasts a grand total of three seconds before vanishing into thin air ... if you like bare vanilla please try coconut passion it is GORGEOUSS

sadly im almost out of this spray, im gonna have to get a new one soon. its a spicy and beautify powdery and soft vanilla. it pairs so well with eilish 1. I can't even describe my love for this smell, it's just so perfect and smells like vanilla heaven. its literally the perfect vanilla I need it injected into my bloodstream.

I don't understand why VS doesn't make this in an EDP version. It is perfect on the skin, warm and cozy. There is a bitter vanilla note when you first spray it, but after it dries down, it's like the smell of a house where a cake is baking. Safe and familiar. I will buy it again and again. Hoping they release an EDP version.

This is very much true to its name: both a mist and Bare Vanilla. This is absolutely perfect, so perfect I lack the words to describe it. It's a very warm scent, with a powdery and sugary overlay to enjoy. Also, spray this stuff on clothes instead of skin. It'll last longer. Layer this with other vanilla perfumes and oils!

To me this beats many more expensive vanilla scents hands down. Its warm gorgeous vanilla that smells expensive and true vanilla. That and Bare Vanilla Noir are my absolute favs from VS. I wish they had perfume or edt in this scent. As a matter of fact I wish they didn't discontinue their little bottles of edt.

My favourite ultimate vanilla fragrance,a real classic. I've gone through 4 bottles of this in the last 2 years and it has gotten me lots of compliments and is a crowd pleaser. If you're a vanilla lover and don't have this in your collection then it's a MUST!!One of my all time favourite perfumes.

The bare vanilla moisturiser smells like Capri in a bottle to my friend and me and a bit like yum bougie marshmallow. The mist doesn’t smell like these. The mist is a juicy vanilla. Very yummy and you could layer it with something like vanilla 28 or something that needs a bit more sweetness.

Bought the bare vanilla lotion and perfume mist combination to see how it is for layering with other perfumes. Works beautifully with Viktor & Rolf Bon bon & a few other perfumes. Good buy and the silage lasts. Lovely as a perfume hair mist, lovely by itself. This was a great blind buy.

Have VS upped their game since I was using the mists as a teenager? I don't remember them having any longevity at all, but using them now I get decent lasting power (for a mist at least) of 4ish hours before the scent fades. The scent on this one in particular is heavenly too.

definittely what i would call a baladder perfume cause i feel like its appropriate for every situation and every weather which is a huge plus! one of the best vanilla perfumes out there in my opinion, its sweet but not too much and great option if you wanna blindly buy it

a sweet, slightly spicy, cozy vanilla. super nostalgic and honestly a very nice scent for £20. considering it's a relatively cheap body mist this actually lasts quite a while (like 6ish hours) on my clothes. inoffensive, not overly juvenile, and great for the winter :)

imo this is easily the best vanilla scent. its SUPER warm and sweet, lasts long and projects nicely. once it sits it smells like a super warm and musky cookie or vanilla ice cream. ive been trying to find a stronger perfume that smells like this but I can find any 😭

Es simplemente delicioso! Me fascina siempre que me lo aplicó me dan ganas de comerme a mi misma en verdad lo recomiendo mucho se siente muy acogedor y completo es como ser una masa envuelta en azúcar y vainilla recien salida del horno, simplemente 10/10

alongside with midnight bloom, this is my favorite vs body splash, it lasts long to be a body splash. its super delicious i want to eat it. its creamy vanilla, sugar and cashmere feeling. its super warm, and a good vanilla fragance. 10/10

I had to stop a woman on the street to ask what she was wearing. I was shocked when she said it was this bare vanilla body mist!! Smelled like expensive gourmand perfume. Incredibly good quality for its price, and it lasts quite a lot.

At first, i thought that it was an overhyped tiktok ahh fragrance, but when i tried it irl, it was the love from the first sniff (lol). Not a basic vanilla-sweet scent, but rather very warm and flirty. My everyday scent, easy 9/10

LOVED the Bare Vanilla Cashmere but they stopped selling it at my VS so bought this instead and still love it! Amazing to layer with another sweet perfume but I usually pair it with something with less vanilla-y to even it out.