🍃 30. Poetry in Bloom 7 | Summer Green Vanillas — From Fluffy to Luminous & Grounding

👋 Hello fragrance friend,

This week, we explore the world of green vanillas—a category that invites us to experience vanilla in its most natural, textured form. These fragrances evolve from airy and luminous to rich and grounded, each offering a unique kind of comfort and clarity.

My love of vanilla first comes from my love of baking, rooted in sweet memories of afternoons spent in the kitchen with my mother and grandmother. As a Latina, scent and flavor have always been deeply intertwined—vanilla was never just an ingredient, but a way of working with my hands in a feeling of creativity and closeness. Photo below: "Forager 11584" by Daniel_Farò

As I grew, my connection to sweetness expanded beyond the kitchen. I’d spend hours in the garden, where I began to notice a different kind of sweetness—earthy and alive—in sun-warmed woods, the softness of petals, the dry brightness of sunlit grasses, and the quiet sweetness carried by the breeze.

The perfumes I love most reflect a sense of continuity—natural and nuanced, textured and warm. While I still love baking and sweets, I’m equally drawn to the scents of the outdoors—vanilla compositions that feel more aromatic, atmospheric, and gently grounded than overtly edible. Photo below: "Forager 11624" by Daniel_Farò

There’s something endlessly comforting about the vanilla pod, the flower, and the scented world they evoke. These vanillas gently defy the idea that vanilla is only for winter. Each one wears beautifully in warmer weather—fresh, comforting, and softly grounding.

I love how scent offers a moment of brightness, breath, and quiet beauty. I hope one of these fragrances stirs your curiosity—or touches something quietly tender in your heart or memory. 

🍵 Happy Dust — Matcha Cloud & Vanilla Marshmallows

Narcotica Happy Dust is a subtle gourmand, layering matcha, brown sugar, and vanilla marshmallows into a soft cloud of brightness. Mango and coconut water create a juicy lift, while black vanilla and brown sugar warm the dry-down. Playful, dreamy, and luminous.
→ Read Scented Letter → Shop Happy Dust Samples

🌿 Green Vanille — Hazelnut, Almond Milk & Vanilla

Régime des Fleurs Green Vanille isn’t a gourmand—it’s vanilla reimagined in its raw, most natural form. Creamy and green, soft yet complex, it opens with hazelnut, almond milk, and soft blue chamomile before drifting into real vanilla and smooth benzoin. Uplifting, elegant, and grounding.
→ Read Scented Letter → Shop Green Vanille Samples

🌿 Camomile Satin— Aromatic Lavender & Earthy Vanilla

Dries Van Noten Camomille Satin blends the soft clarity of chamomile and lavender with a warm, smooth vanilla—earthy, golden, and serene. Balanced and understated, it lingers with quiet depth and natural warmth, creating a soft bubble—calming, luminous, and quietly enveloping. 
→ Read Scented Letter → Shop Camomille Satin Samples

🍃 Encore Une Fois — Amber, resin-kissed Vanilla

Infiniment Coty Encore Une Fois blends green freshness with smooth warmth. Vanilla Planifolia and Bourbon vanilla create a scent that’s softly radiant—lifted by the resinous clarity of Peru balsam. Less boozy than Guerlain Spiriteuse Double Vanille. Elegant, balanced, and quietly addictive. Vegan & cruelty-free. 
→ Shop Encore Une Fois Samples

🍮 Imperial Vanilla — Florals, Caramel & Balsamic Vanilla

Majouri Imperial Vanilla is a smooth, resin-kissed vanilla with an airy, elegant texture. It opens with soft brown sugar and florals, then settles into a creamy blend of vanilla, caramel, and tonka. A subtle balsamic undertone adds warmth and depth—inviting, polished, and quietly addictive.
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🍃 Vanille Carbone — Raw, Luminous & Addictive Vanilla

Built around three expressions of Madagascar vanilla, Atelier Materi Vanille Carbone explores vanilla’s deeper side. A flash of pink pepper brightens the opening, before the fragrance melts into a layered, resinous vanilla—sweet, but never syrupy. A study in contrast and refinement. 
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🌲 Precious Forest — Rose & Gourmand Green Vanilla

Keiko Mecheri Precious Forest opens with the warmth of toasted almond and rose, flowing into a heart of vanilla and sandalwood. Amber and a whisper of oud lend softness and depth. A meditative scent—lush, floral, and green.
→ Shop Precious Forest Samples

🌿 Amouage Outlands — Aromatic Lemon Pie & Forest Air

Amouage Outlands is like a forest hike after rain—crisp air, fresh citrus, and warm woods. Lemon, spice, and soft incense meet patchouli and vanilla in a beautifully textured blend that calls to mind lemon pie in the opening. Invigorating and grounding, like a trail through sun-kissed trees.
→ Shop Outlands sample

🍶 Spiritueuse Double Vanille — Boozy, Elegant Vanilla

Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille is a beloved perfume classic that wraps aged Madagascar vanilla in rum, cedar, and soft florals—boozy yet light. A hint of ylang-ylang lifts the warmth, while benzoin and frankincense add a quiet glow. Sweet but never syrupy, this vanilla feels expansive and golden. A cocoon worn close to the skin—a delicate veil of elegance.  
→ Read Scented Letter → Shop Spiritueuse Double Vanille Samples

I hope you enjoy these fragrances as much as I do. Each offers a different shade of green vanilla—airy, luminous, grounded. Let me know which one calls to you. I can’t wait to share more scented stories soon. 

With kindness,
🕊 Flor at Nectar Atelier