18 VANILLA NERA

Overall vibe:

A rich, resinous vanilla that trades cupcakes and caramel for incense, spice, and quiet sophistication. 18 Vanilla Nera is a grown-up vanilla—warm, mysterious, and subtly seductive. Imagine a cozy speakeasy lit by candlelight, where vanilla lingers in the air alongside frankincense, cardamom, and polished woods. It's comforting without being gourmand and sensual without becoming overly sweet.

Longevity:

6–8 hours (moderate to good). Performance varies by skin chemistry, but most wearers report that while the opening is bold, the fragrance settles into a soft vanilla-musk veil that remains noticeable for several hours. Many also find it lasts even longer on clothing.

Projection:

Moderate — the opening makes an impression with vibrant ginger, bergamot, pink pepper, and frankincense before gradually becoming softer and more intimate. The drydown wears closer to the skin, creating an elegant scent bubble rather than filling a room.

When / where to wear:

• Fall and winter
• Cool spring evenings
• Date nights
• Dinner parties and cocktail bars
• Holiday gatherings
• Anytime you want a vanilla that feels sophisticated instead of sugary

Best for:

• Lovers of spicy vanillas
• Fans of resinous, incense-laced fragrances
• People who find gourmand vanillas too sweet
• Anyone looking for a refined evening signature scent
• Those who enjoy unisex fragrances with depth and warmth

If you like X, you'll love 18 Vanilla Nera:

• If you like Babycat, you'll love 18 Vanilla Nera (both feature spicy vanilla with smoky, resinous depth, though Vanilla Nera is softer and more approachable.)
• If you like Vanilla 28, you'll love 18 Vanilla Nera (both are warm vanillas, though Vanilla Nera leans much spicier and less gourmand.)
• If you like Spiritueuse Double Vanille, you'll love 18 Vanilla Nera (both pair vanilla with incense and spice, though Vanilla Nera is drier and more contemporary.)
• If you like Fève Gourmande, you'll love 18 Vanilla Nera (both offer a luxurious vanilla experience, but Vanilla Nera is less dessert-like and more resinous.)
• If you like Vanilla Powder, you'll love 18 Vanilla Nera (both showcase vanilla in an elegant way, though Vanilla Nera is darker, spicier, and more mysterious.)

FRAGRANCE NOTES

TOP NOTES:  Ginger, Pink Pepper and Bergamot.

MIDDLE NOTES:  Resins, Olibanum, Cardamom and Floral bouquet.

BASE NOTES:  Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.

18 Vanilla Nera by Ledda is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

18 Vanilla Nera was launched in 2024.

The nose behind this fragrance is Frank Voelkl. 

Our decants are rebottled by The Scent Garden, LLC from genuine fragrance bottles. The Scent Garden LLC is a wholly independent entity not affiliated, connected, or associated with Ledda.  Original manufacturer's bottles not included with purchase.