Bath & Body Works · 2024
Vanilla Romance Body Mist
Longevity
Variesreports split · 34 people
Projection
Variesreports split
Season
Cooler months9 in 10 season mentions
gourmand
sweet
intimate
skin-close
creamy vanilla with warm spiced cardamom
Scent Notes
Gourmand
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What the community says
A cool-weather scent
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, Reddit and TikTok, updated 25 Oct 2026: 34 describe how long it lasts, 21 how far it projects and 34 how it smells. Most other posts only name Vanilla Romance.
How long it lasts34 people
Mixed reports on wear time
about half say it fades quickly
about 1 in 3 say it lasts a long time
In words
No single story here: about half say it fades quickly, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a long time.
How far it projects
Early reports
In words
Early reports, from 21 people so far, are mixed.
When people wear it25 mentions
9 in 10
season mentions are cooler
9 in 10 cooler1 in 10 other seasons
From 25 mentions of a season.
Cooler months
Also worth knowing
Compliments
8%
8% of people wearing it get compliments (63).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
Creators on Vanilla Romance1 video
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Smells like Parfums de Marly Althaïr
4 people say so
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Summary in words
Bath & Body Works Vanilla Romance: what people say about it.
In short: A cool-weather scent.
Most often worn by women.
Mixed reports on wear time (34 people): No single story here: about half say it fades quickly, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a long time.
Early reports: Early reports, from 21 people so far, are mixed.
Of the 25 mentions of a season, about 9 in 10 are about cooler weather.
People wear it most for: cooler months.
8% of people wearing it get compliments (63).
It smells like Althaïr by Parfums de Marly (4 people say so).
Perfumes people say smell alike: Liquid Brun by French Avenue (78% of voters).
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 200+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
- Matches with 100+ voters come first; early reads have fewer votes.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Bath & Body Works Vanilla Romance comes across as creamy vanilla with warm spiced cardamom. Key notes are vanilla absolute and cardamom. It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
This body mist is best in fall and winter and is easy to wear day or night. Reach for it for casual days, the office and date nights. Released in 2024.
Wearers report that it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something gourmand and sweet for casual days.
- Sample first if: sweet is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike woody fragrances.
Around $17.
Explore more: More from Bath & Body Works · Gourmand perfumes · Vanilla absolute perfumes · Cardamom perfumes
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
- Office
- Date
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like creamy vanilla with warm spiced cardamom. Key notes are vanilla absolute and cardamom.
Wearers report that it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in fall and winter. It is easy to wear day or night. It suits casual days, the office and date nights.
It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
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