Black Vanilla

Black Vanilla by Mancera is a highly sweet, creamy vanilla fragrance with a pronounced fruity and floral opening. The initial blast features white peach, black currant, and a subtle coconut tone, which quickly evolves into a powdery, floral heart dominated by Bulgarian rose, Egyptian jasmine, and violet. The dry down centers on Madagascar vanilla enriched with white musk, delivering a soft, long-lasting, dessert-like profile. While the name suggests a dark, smoky, or rich vanilla—common in other Mancera releases—this scent is in fact light, delicate, and almost candy-sweet, leaning significantly towards the feminine. It projects strongly and lasts for 12+ hours, with some users reporting it lingers on clothes for days. Performance is excellent across all skin types, though a few note the perfume can be overwhelming and even cause headaches. Despite its surprisingly strong presence and longevity, it is widely considered unisex in theory but practically feminine in character. Many commenters describe it as resembling a baby powder, sweet pastry, makeup wipes, or ambient scent like Yankee Candle, with some seeing a strong resemblance to The Body Shop Vanille or Montale Vanille Absolu. The fragrance tends to be most appealing in cooler weather and has been described as ideal for casual or evening wear, though some find it too sweet and overwhelming for just any occasion.