Vanilla Eau de Toilette

Fragrance story: Vanilla has quite a past. The only fruit-bearing member of the orchid family, it’s native to central Mexico. The ancient Totonac Indians of Mexico were the first to learn to use the fruit of the Tlilxochitl vine — vanilla pods. After their defeat by the Aztecs, they were forced to relinquish control of the exotic fruit. The Aztecs were, in turn, defeated by the Spanish, who returned home with the precious vanilla beans. For many years, they were enjoyed only by the nobility and the very rich. Eventually, the use of vanilla, while still quite expensive, became widespread throughout Europe.