Bath & Body Works · Reviewed by Shanté Evie · Published 2026-07-12
Based on a review by Shanté Evie (accessed 2026-07-12).
Based on this review alone: skip it — not unique; very similar to existing scents like glazed pumpkin without the spices, unless decent longevity for a body mist (4-5 hours) is your only priority.
The reviewer concludes that the Caramel Vanilla mist is not a recommended purchase because she believes most people likely already own similar scents. She explicitly states, "is it recommend a pick up? No, because I feel like we personally got things at home."
This YouTube review provides a detailed look at the Bath & Body Works Caramel Vanilla fine fragrance mist. The reviewer describes its scent profile, discusses its longevity and sillage, and offers comparisons to several other popular fragrances. Additionally, she suggests various layering combinations for the scent.
Caramel Vanilla is not a recommended pick-up as it offers nothing unique for those with similar scents at home. The reviewer found its longevity to be decent at 4-5 hours for a body mist, but its sillage was weak and the scent itself was not special or unique, closely resembling Glazed Pumpkin with the spices removed. If you already own similar caramel or vanilla gourmands, you do not need to purchase this; however, if you are a foodie scent enthusiast looking for a new fall/winter gourmand and don't have comparable products, it could be considered for layering.
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The Caramel Vanilla mist is described as having notes of buttery caramel, melted brown sugar, and whipped vanilla cream. It retails for $17.95 in the fine fragrance mist form.
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The reviewer wore the mist to bed, applying 60-70 sprays, and experienced a longevity of 3 to 5 hours. She noted that nobody in her house complimented her on the scent.
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The reviewer's daughter, Zora, who doesn't typically like gourmand scents, wore Caramel Vanilla and reacted with a "meh" when asked for her opinion.
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Upon first wearing, the reviewer immediately thought it smelled like Glazed Pumpkin. She noted that several cohorts had similar first impressions, confirming her initial thought.
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The reviewer describes Caramel Vanilla as a "through and through caramel scent," lightened by vanilla cream. It is explicitly stated to be a gourmand, not woodsy, and smells like food.
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The reviewer finds Caramel Vanilla very similar to Glazed Pumpkin, calling them 'sisters' with Glazed Pumpkin being the 'older, more mature' one due to its pumpkin note and associated spices. Her daughter, however, said they were "nothing alike."
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The reviewer explicitly states that Caramel Vanilla and Bodycology Caramel Indulgence are "absolutely are not the same." Caramel Indulgence has notes of toasted pistachio and coconut milk, which Caramel Vanilla lacks.
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The reviewer finds them similar, suggesting if you like 71, you'll love Caramel Vanilla. However, she notes a key difference: Cheirosa 71 has a prominent buttery note that Caramel Vanilla does not possess.
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The reviewer gave the Caramel Vanilla body mist a longevity rating of 3 out of 5 stars, stating it's pretty good for a body mist.
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The reviewer rated the sillage of the Caramel Vanilla mist at 2.5 out of 5 stars.
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The reviewer gave the overall scent a 2.5 out of 5 stars, stating it's "nothing special" and "nothing unique to our collection."
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The reviewer demonstrates layering Caramel Vanilla with Bath & Body Works Dahlia, expecting it to add a sweet, smooth, perfumy element to the gourmand scent.
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The reviewer demos layering Caramel Vanilla with Bath & Body Works Gingham Heart of Gold, aiming for a 'candy apple situation' with its crisp golden apple and creamy vanilla notes.
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The reviewer demos layering Caramel Vanilla with Pink Apple Rush, noting that Apple Rush effectively lightens some of the heaviness of the caramel apple combination.
The reviewer describes Caramel Vanilla as a "through and through caramel scent," stating it's definitely a gourmand that smells like food. It is lightened by vanilla cream, with notes of buttery caramel, melted brown sugar, and whipped vanilla cream, and is not woodsy.
During a personal test where she wore the mist to bed with many sprays, the reviewer observed a longevity of 3 to 5 hours. She rated its staying power as 3 out of 5 stars, considering it "pretty good" for a body mist.
The reviewer immediately linked Caramel Vanilla to Glazed Pumpkin, stating they are "literally the same" without the pumpkin note. She considers Glazed Pumpkin to be like Caramel Vanilla's older, more mature sister due to the added pumpkin and spice notes. However, her daughter disagreed, finding them nothing alike.
The reviewer believes those who enjoy Cheirosa 71 would "absolutely love" Caramel Vanilla, suggesting a general similarity. However, she points out a key difference: Cheirosa 71 possesses a prominent buttery note that is absent in Caramel Vanilla.
The reviewer gave the overall scent a 2.5 out of 5 stars, explicitly stating that it's "nothing special" and doesn't offer anything unique to one's collection. She believes many people likely have similar scents at home already.
The reviewer explicitly states, "is it recommend a pick up? No." She emphasizes her "de-influence" stance, feeling that viewers likely have enough similar products at home to achieve the same experience without needing to purchase Caramel Vanilla.
The reviewer dedicates a significant portion of the video to demonstrating and recommending various layering combinations for Caramel Vanilla. She explicitly frames it as a fall and winter scent, ideal for creating "thick and rich" gourmand and holiday season fragrance profiles with other mists and perfumes.
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Shanté Evie reviews the Bath & Body Works Caramel Vanilla fine fragrance mist, describing it as a true caramel gourmand scent with notes of melted brown sugar and whipped vanilla cream. She tests its performance, reporting 4-5 hours of longevity and weak sillage, giving it a 2.5 to 3-star rating overall. The review includes comparisons to Glazed Pumpkin, Bodycology Caramel Indulgence, and Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 71, along with several layering combinations using other body mists and perfumes. Ultimately, the reviewer "de-influences" viewers from buying it, stating it's not unique.
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