Vanilla Citrus Scents Are Perfect for Spring

The biggest trend in scent just got a brightening springtime upgrade! Introducing vanilla citrus scents, the ideal combination of zesty and sweet. Whether you’re looking to smell like your favorite lemon dessert or you’re after a transportive, tropical fragrance to intro warmer weather, vanilla citrus has you covered. These transformative scents walk the line between fresh and sweet. And each offers a sun-soaked, clean scent mingled with your favorite grounding gourmand notes.

Vanilla Gets Zesty

Gourmand fragrances have been at the forefront of perfume for well over a year now, and the latest projections indicate it’s not slowing down. And as we’ve been turning to sweet scents, our palettes have gotten more complex. We’re asking more from our vanilla perfumes these days, including that they take us from winter to spring and beyond. That means we’re looking for something bright and uplifting in these traditional grounding and warm scents.

And with citrus, you get the perfect balance of zesty brightness that marries beautifully with a sweet scent like vanilla. The result is the perfect lemon cake, a bright open sky in Italian bergamot country or the light tropical island breeze. No matter what sort of springtime scent you’re looking for, this elevated scent combo can take you there.

Our Favorite Vanilla Citrus Scents

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KAYALI Mini Capri in a Bottle Lemon Sugar ($32)

This citrus-forward gourmand is everything you love about a lemon cake, with bright lemon and lemon blossom giving way to an indulgent vanilla and praline sweetness.

• BUY NOW – $32

KEY NOTES

Lemon, Sugar, Vanilla

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The 7 Virtues Clementine Dream Eau de Parfum with Vanilla ($94)

This dreamy fragrance sets a coastal scene, with effervescent citrus clementine and mandarin that settles into an effortless cassis, magnolia and vanilla landscape.

• BUY NOW – $94

KEY NOTES

Fruity Cassis, Clementine, Vanilla

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Prada Les Infusions de Vanille Eau de Parfum ($190)

Unlike a typical sweet vanilla, Les Infusions de Vanille forwards a unique blend of musks and citrus to create a woody impression that makes it the perfect genderless perfume.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $190
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $190

KEY NOTES

Vanilla, Bergamot, Neroli

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noteworthy N, 144 Brightside Eau de Parfum ($139)

This cheerful fragrance lights up like a sunny day with zesty and clean lemon notes that settle into the embrace of toasted vanilla bean and sweet musk.

• BUY NOW – $139

KEY NOTES

Lemon, Bergamot, Spun Sugar, Toasted Vanilla Bean

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GUESS Bella Vita Eau de Parfum ($55)

This romantic scent wears like an embrace, with bright citrus and juicy fruit notes that settle into a rich gourmand, anchored by tonka bean and praline.

• BUY NOW – $55

KEY NOTES

Italian Lemon, Black Cherry, Vanilla Orchid, Tonka Bean

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Parfums de Marly Meliora Eau de Parfum ($390)

This delicate scent is a more floral take on the citrus vanilla trend, with a heart of rose and ylang-ylang that settles into a warmed vanilla musk.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $390
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $390

KEY NOTES

Raspberry, Lemon Essence, Rose, Jasmine Tea, Vanilla

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Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Eau de Parfum ($85)

This ambery fragrance is a sultry exposé on vanilla, weaving in luscious green pear and bright bergamot to create a fresh and welcoming gourmand.

• BUY NOW – $87

KEY NOTES

Bergamot, Green Pear, Vanilla Pod

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BYREDO Gypsy Water ($230)

Inspired by Romani culture, this scent forwards the close-to-nature scents of fresh and zesty citrus that weave in and out of spicy incense, fresh pine needles and welcoming sandalwood.

• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $230
• BUY ON NEIMAN MARCUS – $230

KEY NOTES

Bergamot, Lemon, Incense, Amber, Vanilla

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Montblanc Signature Eau de Parfum ($132)

Delicate and juicy clementine brings this romantic scent to life, before diving into warm vanilla and clean magnolia for a long-lasting scent.

• BUY NOW – $132

KEY NOTES

Clementine, Vanilla, Magnolia White Musk

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LAVANILA Vanilla Grapefruit Perfume ($48)

This uplifting scent introduces a sweet and citrusy grapefruit balanced with fresh lime and cedarwood, made warm and cozy with Madagascar vanilla.

• BUY NOW – $48

KEY NOTES

Grapefruit Peel Oil, Goji Berry, Madagascar Vanilla

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SKYLAR Coconut Cove ($90)

An instant tropical vacation, this sun-soaked scent brings the bright zest of bergamot and lemon to a more sea-side venue, with creamy coconut and sweet vanilla orchid.

• BUY NOW – $90

KEY NOTES

Bergamot, Twist of Lemon, Coconut, Heliotrope, Vanilla Orchid