Ellis Brooklyn 2022 EDP

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Vanilla Milk

by Meabh McCurtin

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Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Milk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Meabh McCurtin. Vanilla Milk opens with Milk, Jasmine, Peony, and Frangipani, settles into a heart of Cacao Pod and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Amyris, Musk, Sandalwood, and Benzoin. Ellis Brooklyn's Vanilla Milk carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a wildcard - a true love-it-or-hate-it gourmand with an intensely realistic milky vanilla heart. If lactonic notes wear well on you, expect a warm, comforting hug; otherwise, prepare for sour milk or burnt plastic. Definitely don't blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
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Vanilla Milk Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its intimate sillage and lactonic gourmand profile make it perfect for casual, close-contact settings or date nights, where its warmth can shine without overpowering. It's too sweet and potentially divisive for formal events or the office, and entirely unsuitable for sport due to its creamy nature.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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About

Vanilla Milk opens with a sweet, creamy rush of vanillary milk, softened by subtle hints of jasmine and frangipani. As it settles, the lactonic core deepens, entwining with a powdery cacao and a touch of woody warmth from sandalwood and amyris. The dry-down is a cosy blend of musky vanilla, with benzoin adding a balsamic sweetness, though some find an unexpected smokiness or synthetic edge.

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