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I definitely have a type: Warm, bold, comforting, and if they smell like biscuits, well, that’s an immediate yes. Bonus points if their name is Dave. I mean, come on. That’s fate.
Henry Rose Dave is the latest lactonic perfume to earn a top spot in my rotation, and honestly, it might just be the one vanilla perfume I’ll wear forever, no other vanilla scents needed for the rest of my life, thank you. At first spritz, you get this cozy, cookie-adjacent hit, not unlike someone just cracked open a tin of buttery shortbread near a citrus grove. There’s neroli, almond blossom, and a whisper of tangerine up top, but the real magic happens in the drydown: Chantilly cream, vanilla bean, cocoa shell… it’s giving a warm hug from someone who knows how to bake.
And if you’ve seen anyone on TikTok lately, you already know, people are calling this the greatest vanilla scent of 2025, and yeah, we agree. In fact, if I had to wear just one vanilla perfume for the rest of my life, it would be this one. No contest. I know I said this, but just to make sure you’re paying attention.
This lactonic perfume doesn’t scream for attention, but it absolutely holds it. The projection and sillage are moderate enough for someone to lean in and ask what you’re wearing, not so much that you’re fogging up the elevator. It’s genderless, soft, and subtly delicious.
Whether you’re into gourmand vibes or just want to smell like the inside of a very chic pastry shop, Henry Rose Dave is it. And let’s be real, who doesn’t want a Dave like that in their life?
