The Vanilla Collection - French, Tahitian, and Madagascar Vanillas

Our Vanilla Collection is a timeless classic reimagined: smooth, creamy, and luxuriously rich. Crafted from a blend of French, Tahitian, and Madagascar vanillas, including pure vanilla extract, this scent captures the comforting warmth of fresh vanilla bean while adding depth and sophistication. Soft yet indulgent, our Vanilla Collection captures the cozy sweetness of a comfortable home and the elegance of a fine perfume.

Fragrance Notes

• French Vanilla – Warm, creamy, and custardy, with notes of caramelized sugar and rich cream
• Tahitian Vanilla – Exotic and floral, with hints of cherry blossom, heliotrope, and soft amber sweetness
• Madagascar Vanilla – Deep and aromatic, blending earthy spice and smooth sweetness with a touch of smoky wood

The Exciting History of Vanilla

Vanilla has been used for thousands of years, but is a very recent addition to the European palate. Originating in Mesoamerica, vanilla was first cultivated by the Totonac people, who held the vanilla orchid and its flavor to be sacred. They used it to flavor cacao beverages for ceremonial and ritual purposes, and when the Aztecs conquered the Totonacs, they adopted vanilla to flavor their chocolate drinks, calling it tlilxochitl, meaning “black flower.”

In the 16th century, Spanish explorers brought vanilla to Europe, where it quickly became a symbol of luxury and refinement. Early attempts to cultivate vanilla outside Mexico were unsuccessful because the orchids required a specific pollinator, the Melipona bee, native to the region. It wasn’t until the mid-19th century that a method of hand pollination was discovered in Madagascar, allowing vanilla cultivation to spread across tropical regions worldwide. It must be noted that this discovery was made by Edmond Albius, a slave who was taught botany by his owner, and who died in poverty despite the enormous financial gains of his discovery.

The Brigid Difference

At Brigid, we take living naturally seriously. For thousands of years, our ancestors cured and nourished themselves with natural plant extracts and raw materials from the world around them, not industrial chemicals and buzzy additives. We embrace this way of living, and want to make it easier for you as well. That's why we craft everything we sell in small batches ourselves, using ingredients free of parabens, plastics, and pthalates. Let the light in with natural living products by Brigid Trading Company, handmade in Kitsap County, Washington.