Naming Inspiration Guide: Vanilla Skin (type) & Heavy Cream (type)

You’ve probably seen these fragrances all over social media — Phlur’s Vanilla Skin and Heavy Cream have officially gone viral. They’ve been called the ultimate cozy girl fragrances — rich, milky, sweet, and instantly comforting.
Even if you haven’t tried them yet, they’re the kind of scents your customers will instantly fall in love with.
These two fragrances represent two huge trends in the fragrance world right now: “skin scents” and “gourmand comfort scents.” They’re perfect if you want to tap into what’s hot while still creating something totally your own.
Naming Inspiration — Let's Make It Yours
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Vanilla Skin (type)
Let's start by getting inspired by the vibe & mood of the scent.
- Fragrance Mood: Quiet luxury, sensual, edible-sweet gourmand. Creamy vanilla with woods, pink pepper, and subtle warmth.
- Think: Skin scent meets dessert; minimalist luxury meets comfort.
- Vibe to Convey: Luxury, softness, warmth, intimacy, effortless, cozy comfort.
Name Inspiration:
We hope these names can inspire your creativity for your brand!
- Velvet Sugar; Velvet Crème
- Vanilla Santal; Vanilla Cashmere; Vanilla Muse; Vanilla Veil; Vanilla Satin
- Sweet Dream; Cashmere Cloud; Stay Close; Silk Sugar
✨ Try mixing or swapping words to make it your own!
Blending Ideas: Pair with Cocoa Butter Cashmere for more warmth, White Tea for a clean luxury twist, or Dark Amber Rosewood for depth and sensuality.
Heavy Cream (type)
Again, let's start by getting inspired by the vibe & mood of the scent.
- Fragrance Mood: Milky, gourmand, and totally indulgent. Whipped cream, marshmallow, vanilla frosting, and soft musk — yet still sophisticated.
- Think: Creamy, dreamy, nostalgic dessert vibes.
- Vibe to Convey: Comfort, sweetness, nostalgia, indulgence.
Name Inspiration:
We hope these names can inspire your creativity for your brand!
- Marshmallow Clouds; Marshmallow Crème; Marshmallow Musk; Marshmallow Cold Foam
- Comfort & Cozy; Sugar Fluff; Moon Milk; Silk Sugar
- Vanilla Cloud Noir; Vanilla Reverie; Vanilla Dream; Vanilla Soufflé
✨ Try mixing or swapping words to make it your own!
Blending Ideas: Pair with Caramel Maple Swirl for extra sweetness, Espresso for a latte twist, or Pink Sugar (type) for playful femininity.
You are going to LOVE these new fragrances and WE LOVE to see what you're working on, so don't forget to tag us in your creations! @midwestfragranceco




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