Vanilla Fields Cologne: Drug Store Shopping Guide

Vanilla Fields is an oriental vanilla fragrance for women that was launched in 1993. It is available for purchase at Walmart, Amazon, CVS, and other online stores.

Where to buy Vanilla Fields cologne

Vanilla Fields cologne can be purchased from a variety of online retailers, including:

• Amazon
• FragranceNet
• PerfumeBlvd
• Walmart
• CVS

Vanilla Fields is also available in-store at Walmart.

Notes and scent families

Vanilla Fields by Coty is a warm, floral, and oriental vanilla fragrance with a woody base. The top notes are coconut, peach, and bergamot; the middle notes are jasmine, geranium, and lily-of-the-valley; and the base notes are vanilla, tonka bean, amber, sandalwood, musk, Virginia cedar, and patchouli.

Vanilla Fields cologne for men

Vanilla Fields is a cologne for women, with a scent that is described as warm, floral, and long-lasting. It has top notes of bergamot, coconut, and peach, middle notes of jasmine, geranium, and lily of the valley, and base notes of amber, Virginia cedar, patchouli, sandalwood, musk, tonka bean, and vanilla. It is available at Amazon, FragranceNet, and CVS.

Vanilla Fields cologne for women

Vanilla Fields is a perfume by Coty, a fragrance for women that was launched in 1993. It is an oriental vanilla scent with a warm, non-edible floral vanilla-tonka fragrance. The perfume has a rating of 3.93 out of 5 with 1,949 votes.

Vanilla Fields can be purchased from a variety of online shops, including:

• Jomashop.com for $14.99
• FragranceX.com for $16.99
• FragranceNet.com for $23.79

Vanilla Fields can also be purchased from physical stores, such as:

• Walmart
• Amazon
• EBay

How to apply cologne

Applying cologne correctly is an art form. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your cologne:

• Apply cologne directly to dry skin immediately after showering. Showering cleanses your body of other scents and opens your pores, helping the scent absorb.
• Hold the cologne bottle 3-6 inches from your body when spraying. Spraying any closer than 3 inches risks over-application, and any further than 6 inches will likely result in under-application.
• Apply cologne to heated areas of your body, such as the neck, chest, pulse points, forearms, and inner elbows. The heat from these areas will help diffuse the scent throughout the day and allow it to blend with your body chemistry.
• Start with a light application. Choose one area, such as the neck or forearms, and apply one spray. If the scent fades quickly, choose another area and spray there the next time. You may want to ask a friend or family member for their opinion if the application is appropriate, as you can become nose-blind to scents you wear often.
• Re-apply cologne if needed. Depending on the type of cologne, you may need to re-apply, especially if you are going out in the evening. When re-applying, dab a small amount onto your pulse points.
• Spraying the fragrance on your clothing. Spraying cologne directly on your clothes prevents it from mixing with your natural oils and developing a unique scent. It can also damage certain fabrics.
• Splashing the cologne on your skin. If the cologne does not have a spray nozzle, place one finger over the opening of the bottle, tip it upside down, and dab the scent on your body.
• Spraying a mist cloud and walking through it. This method wastes most of the cologne, as the majority of it ends up on the floor.
• Rubbing the perfume into the skin. Rubbing the cologne into your skin can make the scent fade faster as it breaks the molecular bond. If you don't want to spray, simply dab the cologne on your skin.
• Applying too much cologne. Cologne should be a subtle enhancement to your image. Less is more. Start with a light application and ask a friend or family member for feedback if you need more or less.

When choosing a cologne, consider the following:

• Fragrance concentration: The level of "raw material" in a fragrance will determine its longevity. More diluted fragrances are typically more affordable, while more concentrated fragrances last longer and have a richer scent.
• Fragrance categories:
• Eau Fraiche: 1-3% perfume oil; usually lasts less than an hour.
• Cologne (Eau de Cologne): 2-4% perfume oil; usually lasts around two hours.
• Toilette (Eau de Toilette): 5-15% perfume oil; usually lasts around three hours.
• Perfume (Eau de Parfum): 15-20% perfume oil; usually lasts five to eight hours.
• Parfum: 20-30% perfume oil; long-lasting for up to 24 hours.
• Fragrance lifecycle: Fragrances typically contain three "notes" (top, medium, and base) that evaporate at different rates. When wearing a fragrance, you will experience these notes in stages, with the top notes evaporating first, followed by the medium notes, and finally, the base notes.

To test a cologne before buying:

• Research colognes online and identify scents that may appeal to you.
• Use cologne testers or scent blotters to initially test fragrances.
• Test the fragrance on your skin. Once you have narrowed down your options, spray one cologne type on each wrist and give it 30 minutes to develop. Then, smell each scent again and notice how it has changed once it has mixed with the oils on your skin.

To make your cologne last longer:

• Store cologne in its original box or in a dark drawer or cabinet to avoid light exposure, which can cause fragrances to deteriorate.
• Avoid storing cologne in the bathroom or car, as fluctuations in temperature and humidity can shorten its lifetime.
• Pay attention to the use-by date on the bottom of the bottle.

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