September’s cooler evenings call for warmer, cosier scents — and nothing does that better than vanilla. Rich, sweet and endlessly comforting, vanilla fragrances have a way of feeling both familiar and luxurious at once. Whether you love it paired with smoky tobacco, layered with caramel, or standing gloriously on its own, here are four of the best vanilla scented perfumes worth adding to your collection this month.
1. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist 90ml
The cult-favourite scent behind Sol de Janeiro’s iconic Bum Bum cream, now in a long-lasting body mist that transports the senses straight to a hot summer’s day on the coast of Rio.
- Formula: Warming notes of pistachio and almond mingle with a floral bloom of jasmine petals, settling on a rich base of sandalwood and salted caramel accords.
- Finish: A vibrant, “holiday in a bottle” aroma with all-day freshness.
- Good to know: Flammable and for external use only, so store and apply with care.
2. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum Spray 50ml
An opulent, smouldering fragrance that takes you behind the closed doors of London’s finest gentlemen’s clubs — a modern classic for anyone who loves their vanilla with depth and warmth.
- Formula: Warming tobacco flower and spiced ginger open the scent, while creamy vanilla, cocoa and tonka bean add indulgence, finished with wood sap and dried fruit.
- Finish: Rich, decadent and long-lasting on the skin.
- Good to know: Spray once or twice on desired areas and avoid rubbing it in, as this can alter how the fragrance develops.
3. Tom Ford Vanilla Sex Eau de Parfum 50ml
For those who want vanilla front and centre, this addictive gourmand scent brings a triple dose of vanilla for a smouldering, sensual finish designed specifically for the Tom Ford fragrance house.
- Formula: Deep, creamy vanilla notes are laced with vanilla tincture, while fresh florals intertwine with bitter almond and rich sandalwood in the dry down.
- Finish: Soft, sweet and sensual with a captivating trail.
- Good to know: Also available in a 30ml size if you’d like to try it before committing to the full bottle.
4. Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum for Women 100ml
A gourmand aromatic fragrance led by a powerful trio of vanillas, fronted by Emma Mackey’s Goddess campaign and housed in Burberry’s first-ever refillable bottle.
- Formula: A vanilla infusion with woody tonalities up top, vanilla caviar at the heart, and a vanilla absolute enriched with luminous lavender at the base.
- Finish: Confident, warm and radiant.
- Good to know: Designed to be refilled — simply unscrew the pump and screw on a refill bottle when you run out, making it a more sustainable long-term choice.
From a beachy body mist to a smoky tobacco classic, a pure vanilla indulgence and a refillable gourmand icon, these four picks prove there’s a vanilla fragrance for every mood this September.