Vanilla Smoke
“Vanilla Smoke by Phlur is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a amber, smoky composition with a balsamic undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Vanilla Smoke, crafted by perfumers Arnaud Winter and Constance Georges-Picot and launched in 2025 by Phlur, is an intriguing blend of warmth and depth. The fragrance opens with a smoky birch accord that sets the stage for the rich complexity to follow. Pink pepper adds a subtle spiciness, while bergamot brings a fresh citrus note. At its core, Vanilla Smoke combines vanilla and cacao with tonka bean and incense, creating an enveloping warmth that is both comforting and mysterious. The base notes of Peru balsam and amber anchor the composition, giving it a lasting presence.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Vanilla Smoke sparingly, as its rich base notes will develop over time. The smoky and spicy top notes are ephemeral, so a light spritz is sufficient to let the deep vanilla and balsamic heart take center stage.
Arnaud Winter
Founding perfumer · 2 fragrances
Arnaud Winter is a senior perfumer for Cosmo International Fragrances, developing scents for beauty, home, and personal fragrance projects for prestigious global brands.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intimacy found in an old library where the scent of aged leather books mingles with the warmth of vanilla candles.
Fig. 01 — Vanilla Smoke, Phlur
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