13 Best Vanilla Colognes For Men 

Vanilla's sweet and playful scent has made it one of the most popular notes in perfume. The top vanilla colognes for men have a unique sweetness that can't be duplicated with any other accord.

Despite its dominance in the fragrance industry, vanilla notes are often associated more with perfumes than colognes because of it's naturally sweet scent. Vanilla has been known for centuries to be an aphrodisiac which makes it a natural choice for fragrances guaranteed to drive your loved ones crazy (whether they are male or female). Here is a collection of the best vanilla scented colognes.

Our Choice As Best Vanilla Colonge For Men Is:

Tobacco Vanille Eau De Parfum By Tom Ford

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Armaf is a high-end perfume brand that creates perfumes specifically with targeted audiences and scents in mind. The "Craze" scent is even sweeter smelling than the other fragrances, making it perfect for men looking for a more sensual, bolder perfume to wear.

Top: Jasmine

Middle: Lavender, sage

Base: Amber, vanilla, sandalwood

Pi By Givenchy For Men, Almond & vanilla are a classic combination and it's no surprise they're used so often in bakery products as well.

Almonds themselves smell sweet, like coconut and buttery, while vanilla note simply smells scrumptious. The balsamic component benzoin resin gives off what could only be described as a 'warm' feeling and scent. The orange opens with a mix of galbanum and herbs that are quickly amplified by a barrage of benzoin, lending to this polished start the ability to impress without pushing other components aside.

The vanilla is the heart of this perfume because it's not very dominant in the beginning, but becomes stronger as time goes on. It quickly disappears and there's a subtle hint of woodsy aromas put on the sidelines for many hours before returning at the end to present you with the final notes. A rather synthetic blend, not too intrusive. Overall the content turns out to be pretty interesting and does very well.

Pi Eau De Toilette is a cozy and inviting scent to wear on the coldest days. A aromatic, Eau De Toilette fragrance. Pi makes for a lovely evening pendant or day time delight with its luscious fruity top note drier warmed vanilla woody accords.

Fragrance Notes:

Top: mandarin rosemary galbanum pine

Middle: orange blossom basil tarragon capucine guaiacwood iron wood

Base: benzoin vanilla

Valentino Uomo Intense is a floral and leather fragrance - sweet and intoxicating - and quite possibly one of the best vanilla scented fragrances for men ever created! 

Uomo Intense Eau De Parfume has a bold, masculine scent and elegant opening with leather, and spicy accords. Spicy clary sage contributes to the sweetness and leathery feel. The mandarin orange is a soft note in the background. Then the leather and iris fully develop, with the iris creating a mild and powdery accord. The leather is the most prominent note: aromatic, bold, dark, refined and elegant. The tonka beans and vanilla are the sweetening notes. Noticeable but not as strong as the leather, they produce a delectable gourmand touch. 

Uomo Intense is very long lasting with a moderate projection and strong sillage. This prime perfume is sure to warm up any cold fall or winter night! Wear it for special or formal events. 

Top: Mandarin orange, Clary sage

Middle: Iris and Tonka bean

Base: Vanilla, Leather

Sand Aoud eau de parfum is a lovely warm spicy woody perfume, but leans decidedly towards some masculine notes. Fresh and appealing, the oud is rather delicate and combines well with the spices and incense.

The opening has a dry sweetness mixed with spices and some oud. The real magic happens about an hour in when the oud fades and the woody scent, vanilla and musk come in. The sweet scent turns warm, but still is thoroughly enjoyable and very relaxing. 

Sand Aoud is a strong fragrance, lasting up to 8 hours from just two sprays. This is a fall and winter vanilla fragrance for day as well as evening wear. It projects really well, and the sillage is strong. A beautifully mature perfume, Sand Aoud is for meant special occasions rather than every day wear.

Top: Spices, Black currant

Middle: Saffron, Incense, Rose

Base: Oud, Patchouli, Vanilla, White musk

One of the best Tom Ford fragrances, Tobacco Vanille Eau De Parfum is a very special amber spicy scent with gorgeous sweet vanilla and spice. Although it is marketed as a unisex fragrance, this fragrance is more masculine in character.

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille fragrance is made from high quality ingredients. First and foremost I smell a delicious combination of spicy cloves and cinnamon notes - these persist throughout the life of the fragrance on one's skin. Then an earthy, sweet tobacco note opens up. It is warm, sweet, and comforting, made a bit zesty and uplifting by the spices.

The complex vanilla fragrance in Tobacco Vanille is smooth and woody. The longer it sits on the skin, the sweeter it becomes. Tobacco Vanille is perfectly balanced and downright joyful!

Dark and rich, Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille Eau De Parfum is a perfect winter fragrance. It projects well and the sillage is strong. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille is a very long lasting scent - from 8 to 10 hours. This cologne will keep you warm and smelling delicious on any special evening. You should make this beautiful mature gentlemanly scent your signature scent.

Top: Tobacco leaf, Spicy notes

Middle: Vanilla, Cacao, Tonka bean, Tobacco blossom

Base: Dried fruits, Woody notes

An aromatic spicy fragrance for men, Paco Rabanne Pure XS Eau De Toilette is a young, very seductive sweet vanilla fragrance. You may also be interested in viewing our list of the best cologne for young men.

Pure XS opens with sweet warming ginger and grapefruit. The opening is pleasant, aromatic, intense, fresh and syrupy. The thyme and the green notes add a soft spicy and green grass touch. Just a moment later the green apple becomes noticeable and it combines well with the grapefruit. Then the creamy vanilla adds a very sweet aromatic touch. The leather and liquor are soft notes, just adding some depth to the fragrance.

As the perfume begins to dry down, the cedar, woody, and cashmeran add their accords to the blend, but also very softly. The sugar note is intense and very syrupy. The patchouli is just a green whiff.  

Pure XS Eau De Toilette is long lasting with a moderate projection and sillage. It is very versatile and can just as easily be worn to the office as on a night out.

Top: Ginger, Thyme, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Green notes

Heart: Vanilla, Liquor, Cinnamon, Leather, green Apple

Base: Myrrh, Sugar, Cedar, Woody notes, Cashmeran, Patchouli

Top Vanilla Perfume 2020 Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male eau de parfum is an amber oriental fragrance for men - a very pleasant, warm and inviting fragrance. The vanilla paired with cardamom is delicious and addictive.

Warm, sensual, enveloping sweet cardamom opens the fragrance. Then a powdery iris becomes noticeable, and a gorgeous lavender comes forward. The base is exotic, oriental and woody.

A beautiful warm dark perfume, Le Male is perfect for cold date nights in fall and winter. This is quite a long lasting vanilla fragrance; the projection is moderate, as is the sillage.

It has almost universal appeal because it's the perfect blend of the original Le Male mixed with modern fragrance sensibilities.

Top: Cardamom

Middle: Lavender, Iris

Base: Vanilla, Oriental notes, Woodsy notes

By The Fireplace is a woody fragrance, but the strong, crisp spicy notes are very masculine. The smoky spicy vanilla makes for a warm nostalgic scent.

By The Fireplace opens with a burst of pepper softened by sweet orange blossom. The scent smells like a warm and inviting fireplace from the very beginning. It settles into chestnuts surrounded by the sweetness of Peru balsam and a touch of woods. The sweet spiciness of vanilla and the juniper note makes one think of Christmas.

This lovely comforting scent is quite long lasting with a moderate sillage. Wear it on cold fall and winter nights to warm up your heart!

Top: Cloves, Pink pepper, Orange blossom

Heart: Chestnut, Guaiac wood, Juniper

Base: Vanilla, Peru balsam, Cashmeran

Allure Homme Edition Blanche Eau de Parfum is an amber fragrance for men. Unusual among the fragrances for men, it is a soft, creamy, lemony fragrance ideal for warm weather.

The eau de parfum opens with a lot of lemon and bergamot, which makes it very fresh. The pink pepper ads a sparkling touch. After a while the citrus fades and gives way to the sweetness of vanilla and tonka. Vetiver and cedar prevent the vanilla from becoming too sweet. Allure Homme Edition Blanche is very refined and classy, and the way it evolves over time is just beautiful.

Allure Homme Edition Blanche is a lovely perfume particularly to wear on warm spring and summer days. It has a prime projection, but that does not last very long as this perfume turns into more of a skin scent. The sillage is moderate. Lasts longer on your clothes more than your skin. 

Notes: Sicilian lemon, Madagascar vanilla, Pink pepper, Calabrian bergamot, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Tahitian vetiver, Musk, Amber, Cedar

Gentleman eau de parfum is a woody aromatic fragrance for men - a very complex, unique and beautiful composition that is nevertheless quite cozy. It is elegant, classy, and smooth like a gentleman's fragrance should be.

The opening of this eau de parfum is sweet, rich and bold: it opens with a spicy dry woody feel and then grows a beautiful floral heart accord. The orris root keeps it powdery throughout. The vanilla balsam makes for a lovely dry down.

Great for a night out or a formal event, Gentleman lasts a long time - up to 7 hours, but it stays close to the skin. The projection is mild and the sillage moderate.

Top-Notes: Black pepper, Lavender, Bergamot

Middle: Orris, Cloves, Cinnamon

Base: Black vanilla husk, Tolu balsam, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Benzoin

By using vanilla and anise, Jo Malone has been able to soften the key note of this fragrance leaving a complex and creamy aroma that is great for both men and women. Jo Malone's perfume is largely composed of dominant star anise and vanilla notes, but it also features a hint of fresh fennel to add extra flavor. Tuberose with its creamy fleshy texture makes the mix more exotic. 

While Longevity of this Vanilla scent may last you a good portion of the day, you may need to apply generously in order to make sure that it doesn't die out too quickly.

Middle: vanilla orchid

Base: bourbon vanilla

Stronger With You Eau De Toilette, the opening of this popular fragrance contains cardamom, pink pepper and bergamot. Warm, smooth and inviting. The scent is also quite a bit versatile. For starters, it’s tuned more towards its romantic side for those office and formal wear times of yours. Then again, you can still capture the attention of your crush on a casual day at work or on a night out with friends without fail because these vanilla scents are truly versatile from start to finish. 

Middle: sage

Base: chestnut vanilla

Spicebomb Extreme, sweet cloves are found in the opening of this scent. Some say that these cloves remind them of their younger, more care-free days. There are then soon followed by the vanilla which has a sort of tongue-coating effect to it. A tobacco spice mix is present as well – and it works extremely well with the vanilla, creating an aromatic blend unlike any other in the perfumery trade today!

Since fireside scents tend to be on the sweeter side, and not too musky like some other options available, this one works very well for women who want a soft and subtle fragrance that's still bold enough to get noticed without being overpowering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is vanilla arousing?

The sensual prowess of vanilla colognes should come as no surprise when one considers the serene sensation which may be procured from vanilla given that a low-key scent is reported to enhance arousal by 9% in men. 

What does the smell of vanilla do to guys?

Vanilla fragrances, Vanilla combined with a soft musky scent, has long been favored among men as an aromatic flavor, especially if paired with a creamy and mouthwatering smell. This is because having the ability to smell reminds men of food, and thus any man who can sense such scents will be instantly excited. Men have their unique views about what aromas they find enticing; for example, those containing some attributes generally considered to correspond to warmth and comfort are preferred over others!

Are there a men's colognes that smells like vanilla?

Among the scents that are quite similar to Le Male, Versace Eros is one of the closest. It's made up of aromatic Fougere elements (fresh wood and mint) with a bit of orange blossom with a touch of ganache and ambroxan, as well as vanilla. Of course, it's less sweet; but otherwise, it can be matched with Le Male.

Conclusion About Top Fragrances

Vanilla fragrances for men are becoming very popular. It's not a surprise that vanilla has begun to dominate the male fragrance scene. 

If you are new to the world of fragrances you may want to check out our men's cologne guide for beginners.