Vanille Glacé is a marron glacé finished with vanilla in place of chestnut. The sugar isn’t in a hurry. It soaks in one layer at a time, finishing with a glossy sheen. The first impression is brown sugar syrup, with cinnamon drawing the syrup into sharper focus. At its heart, the vanilla leans heavy rather than white and airy. Freshly baked madeleine adds soft warmth, and espresso casts a thin, bitter shadow at the edge of the sweetness.
The drydown gives full reign to blond woods, tonka bean and musk, lending reassurance to the indulgence.
Best Pink Basic Vanilla by Victoria's Secret Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Pink Basic Vanilla by Victoria's Secret is an oriental vanilla fragrance blending warm cinnamon, creamy vanilla, and soft marshmallow. The scent is sweet yet spicy, with a gourmand touch that balances sugary and aromatic elements. Those drawn to Pink Basic Vanilla often seek a comforting vanilla experience with a spicy twist, especially featuring cinnamon. Attention to how other fragrances balance these notes with additional accords like smoke, leather, or fruit can guide your choice.
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DRUNK LOVERS by BORNTOSTANDOUT £240.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- cinnamon
- cognac
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani
Inebriated with desire, mmmmm! Red berries in a sparkling swirl of aromatic juniper, clary sage and ginger, spiked with cognac and cardamom, infused with fragrant woods and resins. One sniff leads to another, and another, and another…
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Jany by Sora Dora £170.00
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- Key notes:
- apple
- apricot
- cinnamon
- osmanthus
- vanilla
- walnut
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
A mouth-watering gourmand inspired by the baking prowess of Jany, one of the daughters of Sora Dora flounder Antoine. We envision Jany busy in the kitchen, dusted in sugar and flour, preparing tarte tatin. The butter melts on the hot glass dish, dissolving brown sugar into syrup. The aroma swirls around the room, billows to the veranda, travels to the garden. Baked apples and cinnamon sticks merge into exhalations of puff pastry. Then come caramel, almonds and vanilla, powerful aromas that linger into the evening.
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Ladano by D:SOL MMXVI £140.00
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- Key notes:
- cinnamon
- civet
- ginger lily
- immortelle
- labdanum
- licorice
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
From the heart of the Mediterranean scrub, where the air hums with resin and sun-drenched leaves, Ladano rises — a fragrance shaped by the slow pulse of Cistus ladanifer. For centuries, this golden resin has been gathered from the wool of animals, breathing its scent into fabric and skin. Here, labdanum glows rather than burns — thick, balsamic, embracing. It’s animated by tickly aromatics: licorice, celery seed, cinnamon leaf and immortelle.
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Lovely Problem by Space Fluid £190.00
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- Key notes:
- beeswax
- cinnamon
- leather
- patchouli
- sandalwood
- smoke
- vanilla
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
A pile-up of contrasts: cinnamon along with tropical florals frangipani and ylang ylang, against the earthy bitterness of artichoke and leather. This almost-gingerbread, almost-cement perfume confuses the senses with its animal/vegetable/mineral mystery.
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Meek Passion by MINT £170.00
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- Key notes:
- banana
- cinnamon
- patchouli
- pineapple
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
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Perfumer: Serge De Oliveira
An extravagant fruity perfume in which warm boozy spices (cinnamon and cloves) incite carefree fruit into jammy debauchery in some dense sweet patchouli setting. Check out the crazy banana explosion in the opening.
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The Sniff on Mint's Meek Passion:
"[it] is a scent for those who like their fragrances on the darker, more impolite and dirtier end of the spectrum. It evokes booze and sweat and smoke on the skin in its wear. The way the fragrance begins though is cheerful and totally unexpected making for an interesting juxtaposition."
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Sweet Lure by Sly John's Lab £85.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- caramel
- cinnamon
- powdery notes
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen
The spirited country girl arrives in the bustle of the city, determined to change her status to “anything but innocent”. That’s Sweet Lure, bubbling with naughty possibilities. Cinnamon and lily-of-the-valley swirl in a bamboozling haze of neroli and vanilla, keeping things alluring but fun.
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Vanille Glacé by Insenf £125.00
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- coffee
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
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401 Prune Velours by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
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- Key notes:
- cinnamon
- elemi
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
A boozy, sparkling amber in a company of sandalwood and delectable dry fruits.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 401 if you like iridescent voluminous ambers hinting at ambergris, candied fruit nuances and sweet boozy sandal.
Perfumer: Nathalie Koobus
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971 by Maysson £140.00
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- Key notes:
- cherry
- cinnamon
- honey
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
971 is the international phone code for the United Arab Emirates, a shorthand for the heritage and spirit of the UAE. The inspiration for 971 comes directly from traditions of the homeland: dates, a symbol of Emirati hospitality and abundance; honey, reflecting sweetness and generosity; and cinnamon, adding warmth and spice reminiscent of local flavors. Bold, yet comforting.
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Alambar by Laboratorio Olfattivo £105.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- cinnamon
- cocoa
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Perfumer: Enrico Buccella
A tribute to an icon and its amber-scented world – amber, ambar, alambre, ambra, ambrum, ambarum, Alambar. Built around a spiced cinnamon and honeyed vanilla heart of sublime quality, subtle tones have been amplified. Shimmering and slightly peppered bergamot reveals the full spectrum of the amber’s gourmand, floral, leathery and spicy notes. Its woody character is reinforced by addictive cocoa and the enveloping layers bring a warm mystical aura.
About Pink Basic Vanilla by Victoria's Secret
- How does Pink Basic Vanilla differ from these fragrances?
- Pink Basic Vanilla combines cinnamon, vanilla, and marshmallow for a sweet, creamy oriental vanilla scent. Many fragrances here share cinnamon and vanilla but vary by adding elements like smoke, leather, fruit, or gourmand notes, which alter the overall character significantly.
- Which fragrances here are closest in sweetness to Pink Basic Vanilla?
- Fragrances such as Jany, Sweet Lure, and Vanille Glacé emphasise sweet and gourmand notes alongside cinnamon and vanilla, offering a comparable sweetness level to Pink Basic Vanilla.
- Are there fragrances listed with less emphasis on vanilla?
- Yes, 401 Prune Velours and 971 focus more on cinnamon with woody or fruity notes and less or no vanilla, resulting in a spicier or fruitier scent profile compared to Pink Basic Vanilla.