Vanilla Sin by Ellis Brooklyn bottle
Ellis Brooklyn

Vanilla Sin

4.0/5 · 170 votes Feminine 2024
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Almond Cream
Base notes

Character

Longevity2.3/5
Sillage2.2/5
Day67
Night79
Fall100
Winter100
Spring43
Summer38
Our take

Vanilla Sin opens with a plush mix of vanilla, black cherry, and hazelnut, giving the first spray a glossy, edible warmth. The cherry adds a dark red sheen, while hazelnut lends a soft, roasted edge to the sweetness. As it settles, almond cream and cacao make the texture smoother and fuller, with freesia and frangipani bringing a floral lift that keeps the blend from feeling dense.

The heart has the feel of a small velvet-lined room, softly lit and scented with sweet cream. Bourbon vanilla anchors the drydown, joined by incense and Peru balsam for a resinous, gently woody finish. Those deeper notes add shape to the gourmand profile, while the floral notes keep the composition rounded and feminine. The overall character is polished, cozy, and openly sweet, with a nutty almond facet that gives the vanilla more personality.

Vanilla Sin is short-lived and sits as a private skin scent, so it suits close settings where its softer scale feels intimate. It would work well for a quiet dinner, a dressed-up evening at home, or any moment built around comfort and close conversation. People who enjoy bold projection or strong staying power may find it too restrained. For everyone else, the blend offers a tender vanilla idea with cherry color, cacao richness, and a balsamic trail close to the skin.

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