Quick answer: Bonfire Vanilla is smoky and spiced: clove, orange zest, smoked wood and burnt sugar over marshmallow and caramel. Vanilla Clouds is soft and powdery: vanilla, heliotrope and iris over marshmallow, caramel and white musk. Both are strong 50 ml extraits for autumn and winter.
If you love vanilla, these are the two Mykonos scents you are most likely deciding between. They share marshmallow, caramel and vanilla, but the mood is completely different.
Bonfire Vanilla vs Vanilla Clouds at a glance
| Bonfire Vanilla | Vanilla Clouds | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Gourmand, Woody & Vanilla | Gourmand |
| For | Unisex | For Her |
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Intensity | Strong | Strong |
| Seasons | Autumn, Winter | Autumn, Winter |
| Occasions | Evening, Special | Daily, Evening, Special |
| Top notes | Clove, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Orange Zest, Vanilla | Vanilla, Heliotrope, White Floral Accord |
| Heart notes | Smoked Wood, Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Burnt Brown Sugar | Vanilla, Marshmallow, Iris |
| Base notes | Smoked Wood, Vanilla, Marshmallow, Caramel | Caramel, White Musk, Vanilla |
| Sizes | 50 ml | 50 ml |
| Rating* | 4.56 / 5 (9 reviews) | Not enough reviews yet |
*Verified reviews at the time of writing.
What they have in common
Both share caramel, marshmallow and vanilla in their note pyramids. Both are strong gourmand extraits de parfum in 50 ml, listed for autumn and winter.
How Bonfire Vanilla and Vanilla Clouds differ
Bonfire Vanilla opens with clove, nutmeg, pink pepper and orange zest, then moves into smoked wood, guaiac and burnt brown sugar. The marshmallow and caramel base softens the smoke. It is unisex and listed for evenings and special occasions.
Vanilla Clouds opens with vanilla, heliotrope and a white floral accord, then vanilla, marshmallow and iris, and settles on caramel, white musk and vanilla. It has no smoke at all: it is soft, powdery and cosy. It sits in the For Her collection and is also listed for daily wear.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Mykonos Bonfire Vanilla if you want a vanilla with character: smoke, spice and a fireside mood.
- Choose Mykonos Vanilla Clouds if you want a soft, sweet, comforting vanilla you can wear every day.
Want more detail? Read the full Bonfire Vanilla guide.
Browse every scent with vanilla in the vanilla perfumes collection, or compare the whole sweet side of the range in vanilla and gourmand fragrances compared.
Frequently asked questions
Which is sweeter?
Vanilla Clouds. Bonfire Vanilla is sweet too, but the smoke and spice balance it.
Which is unisex?
Bonfire Vanilla is listed as unisex; Vanilla Clouds is in the For Her collection.
Can I layer them?
Yes, they share vanilla, caramel and marshmallow. See how to layer perfume.