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For Her · 8 picks

Best Sweet & Vanilla Perfumes

Cozy, creamy and gourmand, without tipping into candy.

Sweet perfumes are some of the most complimented scents out there, as long as they stay balanced. The best ones pair the sugar with something that keeps it grown up.

Every pick here does exactly that.

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How to choose

Look for balance

Salt, iris, lavender or florals keep sweet scents from going one-note.

Cozy or bold?

Cloud and Cheirosa '62 are soft and cozy. Very Cherry and Good Girl project more.

Great for layering

Perfume mists like Cheirosa '62 layer well under a stronger EDP.

Frequently asked questions

What sweet perfume isn't too sugary?

Ariana Grande Cloud and Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62 are both sweet but balanced: Cloud with lavender and coconut, Cheirosa '62 with a salty, beachy edge.

Does Ariana Grande Cloud smell expensive?

It's one of the best-selling celebrity fragrances, and its soft, creamy gourmand profile wears smoother than its price suggests.