Vanilla Essence

Kiehl's

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3.3

21 reviews
47%
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3.3/5
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    1.0
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    Kalima123

    13 years ago

    Horrible topnote which ruins the entire fragrance as that's all you smell. Like a cheap bourban vanilla food extract that's turned. Definitely one you want to sample a few times before committing...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    FeeFee34

    14 years ago

    I'm not the biggest Kiehl's fan, since I think they market themselves as being high-quality, luxe, and gentle, when I usually struggle to find products in their line that are free of cheap...

    About reviewer (295 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    reikigoddess

    15 years ago

    Pretty boring but okay I guess for a basic vanilla scent. No irritation for me from one try/wearing. Thought the amber oil was FAB though (I'm not sure about the dry down however but that may be...

    About reviewer (178 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

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    Cherub573

    15 years ago

    A little bit powdery and spicy, but definitely vanilla. When I first applied it, it actually reminded me of potpourri. It's not unpleasant though, and I can see layering possibilities with this,...

    About reviewer (271 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

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    devildoll77

    16 years ago

    after being disappointed by the musk oil, i ordered the vanilla and was pleasantly surprised by the soft powdery scent it leaves after application. only issue is that after awhile it caused my skin...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    belledivine67

    16 years ago

    I have searched high and low for a vanilla scent that mimicked bath and body's vanilla oil of the 1980s, which was discontinued. This is even BETTER. It is deeply, authentically vanilla, with...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    Redmosaic

    16 years ago

    Nice sort of plain vanilla, but not much lasting power. I used a lot and my friends who love vanilla never even commented. But as a scent, it is very nice, buttery and ice creamy...I had a sample...

    About reviewer (71 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

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    alal

    17 years ago

    I bought this to play w/ and layer with the Kiehls Musk Essence. This is a VERY strong vanilla; 'fuzzy', hot, with a strong cherry note to it, drys down VERY powdery. Not for the faint of...

    About reviewer (90 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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    tasha1977

    17 years ago

    EEEWWWW! Very sweet...syrupy sweet. Almost smells like a combination of vanilla and that very sweet, fake almond scent. Reminded me of bathroom or car air freshner.

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    HairBrown

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    catethirsty

    18 years ago

    Imagine Aqualina pink sugar mixed with vomit, this oil is foul in more ways than one and so over powering people move away from you on the subway. My mom refused to sit next to me untill I washed...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    SpinDiva

    18 years ago

    Im not a lover of sweet vanilla's so I always proceed with caution. I swapped for this unsniffed thinking I might use it a as mixer to other scents. Hmmm... nice.... Smells a lot like Etro...

    About reviewer (117 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairOther, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

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    SuburbanSue

    19 years ago

    Bleh! It smells just like artificial vanilla extract used in cooking. What a disappointment.

    About reviewer (145 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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    joyloot

    19 years ago

    I didn't buy this because I obviously didn't care for it on my skin. In a matter of seconds, it went from a deep cherry vanilla to up-my-nose powder. Not pretty at all. Oddly, it reminds me a...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    dreamstorm

    20 years ago

    Kiehl's Vanilla Essence oil is a stunning take on vanilla -- its a deep, smokey, tobaccoish bourbon vanilla that simmers and smoulders on the skin and has just a hint of almond/cherry to it. ...

    About reviewer (848 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    lisat

    20 years ago

    Yuck!!!! This is awful on me. It smells like plastic and play dough. I couldn't wait to wash this stuff off. I see nothing to even equate it with vanilla.

    About reviewer (141 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Other

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    skinnymini

    20 years ago

    I absolutely LOVE the smell of this vanilla! I cannot stop smelling myself when I have this on! Deep, rich, and sensual. A must have!

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Araindrop5

    20 years ago

    My goodness! This stuff is DIVINE! Definitely one of the best vanillas I have ever tried. And I've tried quite a few! This one is rich, deep and long lasting. I smell a bit of cake and wee bit of...

    About reviewer (259 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    tmarie78

    20 years ago

    This is simply divine! A rich, lasting vanilla fragrance that is not overly sweet, and has such a natural smell. Unfortunately, you can't get Kiehl's essences in Europe, so I try to stock up when...

    About reviewer (113 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    HairBlond

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    5.0
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    Beelzebubbles

    21 years ago

    I smell vanilla and almond in this fragrance, and it's WONDERFUL. It isn't artificial smelling, and the vanilla doesn't have that buttery note that I cannot stand. Best of all, this stuff lasts on...

    About reviewer (315 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    marylizette

    21 years ago

    I am really surprised that there are not more reviews of this oil here so I am adding my two cents worth. Kiehl's vanilla oil is one of the best ever made. It is very deep and rich. Doesn't smell...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

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