Vanilla Salt

$5.00 at Ellis Brooklyn. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Ellis Brooklyn is an indie fragrance house known for clean, modern compositions that avoid heavy marketing speak. The brand focuses on approachable luxury with a direct-to-consumer approach that keeps prices reasonable without compromising on quality. Vanilla Salt opens with ylang-ylang and violet leaves, a combination that gives off a creamy, slightly green florality. The heart settles into tiare and magnolia, which deepen the floral profile while adding a subtle sweetness. The base is where the fragrance's character emerges: ambergris and musk create an animalic warmth, rounded out by sandalwood for woody depth. The overall composition balances gourmand sweetness with musky, amber-driven sensuality, avoiding pure dessert territory by grounding itself in earthy and animalic elements. This works best for someone who wants a fragrance with gourmand appeal but finds straight vanilla fragrances too one-dimensional. It's versatile enough for year-round wear, though it leans slightly warmer and more enveloping in cooler months. The musky-floral profile makes it equally wearable regardless of gender. If you're drawn to scents like The Reverie, The Mystic, and The Homesteader, this will likely appeal to you.

Top: Ylang-Ylang, Violet Leaves. Heart: Tiare Flower, Magnolia. Base: Ambergris, Musk, Sandalwood.

Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Salt belongs to the Gourmand fragrance family. It is an EDP.

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