Vanilla isn’t going anywhere. Not too long ago, we wrote about the best vanilla perfumes of 2026, including choices based on your personal preferences, from the typical sweet gourmand to boozy-vanilla. Today, we’re spotlighting one of our favorite vanilla fragrances of all time, as well as the brand behind it, DIME.

On DIME Stay Awhile… and why it remains one of the best vanilla perfumes

Are you a sweet tooth? Yes? Then DIME Stay Awhile might just be your next obsession.

Warm and creamy and oh-so comforting, Stay Awhile is a gourmand that strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and sophistication. It opens with the subtle sweetness of toasted pistachio and candied pear, developing into its notes of vanilla bean and white chocolate. This richness is balanced with jasmine, tonka bean, and cashmere musk, leaving behind a skin-like finish.

It’s the kind of vanilla perfume you’ll reach for when you want to slow down, whether you’re spending a quiet evening at home or heading out for date night. Sweet but never overpowering, Stay Awhile proves why vanilla remains one of perfumery’s most enduring notes.

About DIME

DIME has built a loyal following by proving that clean beauty doesn’t have to compromise on performance. The brand creates skincare and fragrances using carefully selected ingredients, with a focus on long-term skin health, transparency, and accessibility.

That same philosophy extends to its fragrances. Rather than following fleeting trends, DIME creates scents that feel modern, easy to incorporate into everyday life. 

Add this vanilla perfume to your Scentbird queue

One of the best parts about discovering a new fragrance is taking the time to experience how it actually wears on your skin. With Scentbird, you can sample any of these picks before committing to a full-size bottle. Whichever direction you lean, the through-line with vanilla in 2026 is the same: it’s no longer a note that just sits quietly in the background. It’s worth choosing on purpose.