Vanilla 28 and Rare

What do they smell like?

Vanilla 28 smells of vanilla, burnt sugar and rum; Rare smells of vanilla, burnt sugar and pepper.

Vanilla 28vanilla · burnt sugar · rum · sweet

Rarevanilla · burnt sugar · pepper · warm

Wearers who know both say

“To me it smells like a Kayali sort of perfume. i definitely smell the pink pepper and caramel with a touch of vanilla that’s not overpowering.”

Reddit post, r/Sephora, 2025

Which lasts longest?

Vanilla 28 lasts longest: half a work day.

Vanilla 28Half a work day 4–6 hours

RareA morning under 4 hours

Which will others notice?

Both carry furthest: someone beside you.

Vanilla 28Someone beside you arm’s length

RareSomeone beside you arm’s length

When do they suit?

Vanilla 28: every day and date nights, in fall and winter; Rare: the office and every day, all year.

Vanilla 28Every dayDate nightsFallWinter

RareOfficeEvery daySpringSummerFallWinter

Which costs least to wear?

Vanilla 28, at about 15¢ a spray. Rare costs about the same.

Vanilla 2815¢ a spray $150 for 100 ml

Rare16¢ a spray $78 for 50 ml

Who do they suit?

Vanilla 28 suits older wearers; Rare suits wearers of any age.

Vanilla 28Older wearers

RareWearers of any age