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The Collection Exhilarating Vanilla
The cozy corner of an upscale lounge, where the soft glow of a fireplace meets the subtle warmth of balsamic woods and a touch of powdery sweetness.
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The Collection Exhilarating VanillaMid-range · $40–100
56%Similar accords, often for lessPink Vanilla · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · all 1 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Ane Ayo, The Collection Exhilarating Vanilla is a unisex fragrance that reimagines the warmth of vanilla with a touch of unexpected complexity. Opening with a powdery sweetness, it quickly transitions into a rich balsamic heart, where woody notes add depth to the signature vanilla accord. This composition is designed to feel both familiar and new — inviting yet slightly enigmatic.
This fragrance is best applied in two sprays to each wrist for a balanced wear. The vanilla notes may seem immediate but settle into a deeper base after an hour or so, making it ideal for evening wear when you want something that evolves with the mood.
Fig. 01 — The Collection Exhilarating Vanilla, Hugo Boss
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Ane Ayo
A pharmacist's turn toward perfumeAne Ayo is a Paris-based perfumer who grew up in Bilbao, Spain, and later studied in the United Kingdom before working in France — a path that taught her to draw on many different sources of inspiration.
Designer Hugo Boss
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 23%.