Woody
Noteslabdanumlicoriceorris (iris root)patchoulisandalwoodvanillavetiverwhite chocolate
Tags
#sexy
#smoky
Style
unisex
Vanilla’s in the name, but it’s not the name of the game, here. Instead, vanilla’s a team player with sticky, resinous labdanum, enigmatic orris and dark’n’dirty vertiver and patchouli. White chocolate smooths out the rough edges, while a lick of licorice adds an exclamation point!
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The dancefloor has thinned, but the conversation is getting better. Smoky woods and earthy vetiver give the vanilla a darker register, while white chocolate keeps a trace of sweetness close to the wearer—a scent for unhurried proximity after the night's louder moments.
How to wear
The resinous, woody profile suits cool evenings and cooler seasons. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing, allowing the warmth to bring out the vanilla against the darker woods. In warm weather or close indoor settings, apply lightly so the sweetness does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For those who like vanilla complicated rather than confectionery-sweet. Its licorice, earthy vetiver and resinous labdanum will appeal to lovers of smoky woods and darker gourmands, with white chocolate offering softness without making dessert the whole story.
Release year
2025
The nose
Craig Andrade is the founder and perfumer of The Raconteur. After a 25-year career in private-equity and capital-markets law, he trained at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery and studied natural perfumery with Mandy Aftel. His narrative-led approach begins with people, places and experiences; Killr Vanillr translates memories of late-night connection into a smoky, woody gourmand.
Raconteur’s story
The Raconteur interprets Australian landscapes, culture and personal stories through fragrance, with particular attention to native botanicals. Its storytelling-first approach is supported by local, hand-poured production and a gender-neutral philosophy: scent is chosen through taste and connection, not prescribed identities.
Killr Vanillr’s concept
Created for the six-fragrance Australiscious collection, Killr Vanillr reimagines Australian vanilla slice through memories of 3 a.m. nightclub encounters. Andrade drew on music, conversations and new friendships, setting familiar dessert sweetness against smoke and a slightly animalic character rather than making a comforting vanilla gourmand.
Extra info
The official note list specifically identifies sandalwood as an Australian botanical. Despite the dessert reference, vanilla shares the composition with licorice, labdanum, orris, vetiver, patchouli and white chocolate; the brand presents these as a single note list rather than a top, heart and base pyramid.
Noteslabdanumlicoriceorris (iris root)patchoulisandalwoodvanillavetiverwhite chocolate
Tags
#sexy
#smoky
Style
unisex
Vanilla’s in the name, but it’s not the name of the game, here. Instead, vanilla’s a team player with sticky, resinous labdanum, enigmatic orris and dark’n’dirty vertiver and patchouli. White chocolate smooths out the rough edges, while a lick of licorice adds an exclamation point!
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The dancefloor has thinned, but the conversation is getting better. Smoky woods and earthy vetiver give the vanilla a darker register, while white chocolate keeps a trace of sweetness close to the wearer—a scent for unhurried proximity after the night's louder moments.
How to wear
The resinous, woody profile suits cool evenings and cooler seasons. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing, allowing the warmth to bring out the vanilla against the darker woods. In warm weather or close indoor settings, apply lightly so the sweetness does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For those who like vanilla complicated rather than confectionery-sweet. Its licorice, earthy vetiver and resinous labdanum will appeal to lovers of smoky woods and darker gourmands, with white chocolate offering softness without making dessert the whole story.
Release year
2025
The nose
Craig Andrade is the founder and perfumer of The Raconteur. After a 25-year career in private-equity and capital-markets law, he trained at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery and studied natural perfumery with Mandy Aftel. His narrative-led approach begins with people, places and experiences; Killr Vanillr translates memories of late-night connection into a smoky, woody gourmand.
Raconteur’s story
The Raconteur interprets Australian landscapes, culture and personal stories through fragrance, with particular attention to native botanicals. Its storytelling-first approach is supported by local, hand-poured production and a gender-neutral philosophy: scent is chosen through taste and connection, not prescribed identities.
Killr Vanillr’s concept
Created for the six-fragrance Australiscious collection, Killr Vanillr reimagines Australian vanilla slice through memories of 3 a.m. nightclub encounters. Andrade drew on music, conversations and new friendships, setting familiar dessert sweetness against smoke and a slightly animalic character rather than making a comforting vanilla gourmand.
Extra info
The official note list specifically identifies sandalwood as an Australian botanical. Despite the dessert reference, vanilla shares the composition with licorice, labdanum, orris, vetiver, patchouli and white chocolate; the brand presents these as a single note list rather than a top, heart and base pyramid.