September 11, 2026 Editorial directory · Not a shop

Ingredient

Vanilla / Vanillin

Vanillin C8H8O3

Vanilla remains one of the strongest fragrance themes, evolving into woody, boozy and less overtly sweet styles.

Category: Fragrance

Chemical formula: Vanillin C8H8O3

Main cosmetic effects: Warm, sweet, creamy fragrance character.

Source: Vanilla beans or synthetic/biotech vanillin.

Developer / supplier: Traditional perfumery; modern supply by Solvay, Borregaard and biotech manufacturers

Origin: Madagascar / France / Global

Representative product: Kayali Vanilla 28

Approx. retail price (USD): 100-138

Evidence maturity: Strong fragrance-trend signal

What it does

Warm, sweet, creamy fragrance character.

Notes

Fragrance | Strong fragrance-trend signal