Vanilla

At a glance

Vanilla is the cured seed pods of the orchid Vanilla planifolia, used as a natural aromatic ingredient that adds sweet, creamy, and warm gourmand notes to perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Vanilla planifolia pods, primarily Madagascar
Extraction
Solvent extraction
Chemical family
Aromatic aldehyde
CAS number
8025-90-5
Profile
Warm, sweet, balsamic scent with gourmand and boozy facets
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
High
● drafted · Sources: Botanical and extraction-method reference literature· last checked 2026-08-26