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Tahitian Vanilla

Tahitian Vanilla
At a glance

Tahitian Vanilla is a fragrance note appearing in 16 perfumes in this directory, built from 16 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Tahitian Vanilla delivers a creamy, floral sweetness with delicate cherry‑like and almond nuances. Its scent is softer and more aromatic than classic vanilla, offering a plush, nuanced warmth that bridges top and base notes. Perfumers employ it as a heart note to soften sharp accords, add depth to florals, or create a silky gourmand backdrop that lingers gracefully. The ingredient’s airy, powdery facet lends a refined, almost powdery elegance to modern compositions.

Tahitian Vanilla is listed in 16 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a base note (69% of its appearances). It is most often paired with sandalwood, amber, musk and agarwood.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note 1,2-Dimethoxybenzene 2-Ethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol 2-Ethoxy-4-methylphenol 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine 4-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone 4-Acetoxy-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde 4-Ethylguaiacol 4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde Balsam absolute, Peru Balsam oil, Peru Balsam resinoid, Peru Benzoin absolute, Siam Benzoin gum, Sumatra Benzoin resinoid, Siam Benzoin resinoid, Sumatra
Perfumes featuring this note Amo Ferragamo Aurora Bamboo Perfume Body Fantasies Pink Vanilla Kiss Cuir Infusion Dioniso Live Colorfully Perfume Mon Boudoir Collection Privée extreme Penhaligon's The Bewitching Yasmine Ryder Silky Woods The World According to Arthur Van Py Rhum Van Sea Vanille Camouflage Vanille de Tahiti