15 Best Summer Vanilla Perfumes for Women in 2024
I never hide my passion for vanilla perfumes. They can be creamy, gourmand, sweet, warm and cosy. It´s by far the most used ingredient in the perfumery world. But, when it comes to summer, you will not want to wear a Black Opium or a Tobacco Vanille, otherwise, you´ll smell cloying!
This list was built for all vanilla lovers, with the best summer vanilla perfumes for women. Despite our 59 vanilla perfumes list, this one is focused only on hot weather! All of the following perfumes have a delicious and sophisticated vanilla that I would use ( and I will! ) for this summer. Without any more talking, let’s go for the list!
Best Summer Vanilla Perfumes for Women
1. Yara – By Lattafa
Yara is one of those perfumes you ask yourself: How is this only 23€??? Yara is Lattafa´s perfume that has an amazingly sweet and tropical vanilla. In my opinion, it´s one of the best summer vanilla perfumes in terms of cost-benefit. It has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Orchid, Heliotrope and Tangerine
- Middle Notes: Gourmand Accords and Tropical Fruits
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood
2. Alien Goddess – By Mugler
After Alien sales success, Mugler bet on a summery vanilla perfume and got it right with Alien Goddess! Alien Goddess is a very creamy and powdery fragrance perfect for walking on the beach. It has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Coconut Water and Bergamot
- Middle Notes: Jasmine and Heliotrope
- Base Notes: Vanilla and Cashmere
3. Cloud – By Ariana Grande
This classic youth perfume made a lot of success upon its release and that´s for a reason. It has a smelling mix of whipped cream, praline, vanilla and coconut, easily captivating the nose of most women for its sweet and crowd-pleasing scent. It has a mix of notes of:
- Top Notes: Lavender, Pear and Bergamot
- Middle Notes: Whipped Cream, Praline, Coconut and Vanilla Orchid
- Base Notes: Musk and Wood Notes
4. Brazilian Crush Cheirosa ’62 – By Sol de Janeiro
Sol de Janeiro is the best body care brand ever! Only those who went to Brazil will understand the power of this brand. It truly makes you feel like you´re on a Rio de Janeiro Beach! It has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Pistachio and Almond
- Middle Notes: Heliotrope and Jasmine
- Base Notes: Caramel, Salt, Vanilla and Sandalwood
5. Vanille Abricot – By Comptoir Sud Pacifique
Vanille Abricot is the best apricot perfume that is on the market. Yes, you heard it right. Apricot! It´s unusual to find apricot on a fragrance, but Vanille Abricot has it very well! The perfume has a mix of ingredients:
- Top Notes: Apricot, Papaya and Jackfruit
- Middle Notes: Apricot, Papaya and Jackfruit
- Base Notes: Vanilla and Sugar
6. Cloud Pink – By Ariana Grande
This tropical version of the original Cloud by Ariana Grande is an amazing version for fruity scent lovers. The perfume has an amazing combination of pitahaya with vanilla and praline. It has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Pitahaya, Wild Berries and Pineapple
- Middle Notes: Coconut Water, Vanilla Orchid and Ambrette
- Base Notes: Praline, Musk, Amberwood and Moss
7. Olympéa – By Paco Rabanne
Olympéa is one of the most remarkable perfumes from Paco Rabanne. It´s one of the best summer vanilla perfumes for women when it comes to a salty vanilla scent. The perfume has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Jasmine, Mandarin and Ginger
- Middle Notes: Vanilla and Salt
- Base Notes: Ambergris, Cashmere and Sandalwood
8. Vanilla Vibes – By Juliette Has a Gun
Vanilla Vibes follows the same path as Olympéa but with a different proposal. It´s more sweet and less salty fragrance, being more smooth and pleasant than the original one. It has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Salt
- Middle Notes: Vanilla and Orchid
- Base Notes: Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin
9. Yara Tous – By Lattafa
For all Yara lovers like myself, Lattafa has released more flankers of it and this one has an interesting proposal. It has more tropicality, with mango and passionfruit standing out. Its full ingredient composition has:
- Top Notes: Mango, Coconut and Passionfruit
- Middle Notes: Jasmine, Heliotrope and Orange Blossom
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Cashmere and Musk
10. Idôle Aura – By Lancôme
This Idôle flanker is the best for summertime. With the DNA of the original one, Idôle Aura mix roses and musk with marine and salty ingredients, creating a perfect summertime fragrance. The perfume has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Salt, Rose and Bergamot
- Middle Notes: Rose and Jasmine
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Salt, Musk and Heliotrope
11. REPLICA Beach Walk – By Maison Margiela
Beach Walk is an amazing coconut fragrance that has a strong ylang ylang smell. Maison Margiela knows how to create high-quality fragrances. The perfume has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Citric Fruits and Pink Pepper
- Middle Notes: Ylang Ylang, Coconut Milk and Heliotrope
- Base Notes: Musk, Benzoin and Cedar
If you love perfumes with ylang ylang, check out this list we made for you!
12. Good Girl Blush – By Carolina Herrera
With all those gorgeous perfumes, Carolina Herrera finally released 2023 its first Good Girl flanker for summer. Good Girl Blush is an amazing floral vanilla perfume, perfect for spring and summer. It´s one of the best summer vanilla perfumes with floral notes. It has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Almond and Bergamot
- Middle Notes: Peony and Ylang Ylang
- Base Notes: Vanilla and Coumarin
13. Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 – By Kayali
Kayali is one of the most famous Arab brands due to its social media power. But, is it that good? Without any suspense, yes it is! Utopia Vanilla Coconut is one of the best summer vanilla perfumes for women with a creamy vanilla coconut. It has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Coconut Milk, Honeysuckle, Pear Blossom and Lemon
- Middle Notes: Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia and Musk
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli
14. Aqua Allegoria Bosca Vanilla Forte – By Guerlain
This is a different summery perfume for one reason: It has a strong note of wood! It´s amazing to smell this fragrance and realize it´s awesome to use during summer, despite its wood notes. It has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Bergamot and Eucalyptus
- Middle Notes: Solar Notes and Immortelle
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Driftwood and Musk
15. Sun Delight – By Jil Sander
Last but not least, we have this cheap gem! Sun Delight is an amazing sweet perfume with a mix of floral and tropical fruit notes. You can also smell the vanilla and chocolate scent after the dry-down of the fragrance. It is one of the best summer vanilla perfumes when it comes to cost-benefit! It has a blend of notes of:
- Top Notes: Passionfruit, Mignonette and Bergamot
- Middle Notes: Vanilla, frangipani, Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Orchid
- Base Notes: Musk, Wood Notes and Cedar
