Vanilla, Vanilla…I Keep Coming Back for Vanilla!

(So hit me over the head with a keyboard, that song popped into my head while writing this post so I just had to use it!)

    My aunt from New York just sent my family and I some gifts. She gave me a couple of adorable striped tunic tops, a cute grey bag, lip liner, and 2 bottles of Tahitian Vanilla Body Mist by Victoria’s Secret. 2 Bottles! I’m big on vanilla scents and this one totally compliments my Desserted Island shower gel (they both contain Tahitian Vanilla).

    Now, I’ve tried several vanilla scents for quite a while now. Some vanilla perfumes are sickeningly sweet that it actually put me out. I then discovered Bath & Body Works‘ Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Splash and it was sweet without being too sweet with a very slight hint of coconut. 

    Tahitian Vanilla, however, smells quite different. It smells more fruity and flower-y compared to the other vanilla scents I’ve smelled. It was a divine mix of sweet and musky, plus it smelled more exotic. I don’t know how the hell I’m supposed to describe it to give it justice, I guess you just have to smell it yourself. In any case, I’m totally in love with it!

    So what’s with the fascination with vanilla anyway? There’s just something about the smell. Not only does it smell delicious and sensual (the men seem to like it) it also makes me feel relaxed, warm and cozy. I suppose you could say that it’s my comfort scent having grown up with a mom who loves to bake the most delicious goodies (involving my favorite ingredient: vanilla). 

    For all you other vanilla fanatics out there, here’s an interesting site on everything you wanted to know about vanilla. Happy reading!