Sarah Baker Perfumes Va Va Vanilla Extrait

Description

Va Va Vanilla is a dark, boozy, adults-only vanilla from Sarah Baker Perfumes, an independent house founded in 2015 and run from a studio in East London. Composed by perfumer Margaux Le Paih Guérin and launched in 2025, it reads like a speakeasy night out: black cherry, cinnamon and an espresso martini on top, whiskey, rum, roasted coffee and saffron in the heart, and a velvety vanilla base warmed with leather, guaiac wood, sandalwood and a skin-like musk.

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum · Gender: Unisex

Scent Character

• Woody: 50%
• Sweet: 33%
• Spicy: 8%
• Leather: 8%

Translation: Boozy, coffee-laced vanilla with cherry and cinnamon warmth, grounded in smooth leather and creamy wood.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Black Cherry, Cinnamon, Espresso, Martini
• Heart: Whiskey, Coffee, Nutty Notes, Rum, Saffron
• Base: Vanilla, Leather, Skin, Woody Notes, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood

Performance

Reviews point to strong extrait-level wear: one reviewer was still enjoying it after seven hours, and another describes a trail that lingers well beyond a night out. Skin chemistry matters, though; one reviewer felt it sat closer to the skin after about an hour while still drawing compliments all day.

Best Occasions & Season

Made for evenings: cocktail bars, dinners, date nights and cold-weather days. It is at its best in fall and winter.

Concentration & Provenance

Extrait de Parfum by Sarah Baker Perfumes (East London, founded 2015). Perfumer: Margaux Le Paih Guérin. Launched 2025.

Try Before You Commit

Not sure about a bold gourmand? A 1mL sample costs $6.99, enough for a few wears before you decide on a full bottle.

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FAQ

Does Va Va Vanilla smell like a normal vanilla?
No. It is a dark, boozy vanilla with coffee, cherry, whiskey and leather rather than a soft, sugary one.

Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for anyone.

Does it contain real alcohol notes?
The whiskey, rum and martini are scent notes that create a boozy effect; the perfume is not a drink.

Is it for daytime?
It leans evening and cold weather, though a light application can work by day in cooler seasons.