Colognes can cost hundreds of dollars, but one budget staple is making waves online and has gained immense popularity across Australia.
Aussies are obsessed with Cremo’s Spice and Black Vanilla Eau De Toilette for Men which already has a cult favourite in the US, is being lauded for its exceptional scent and surprisingly affordable price.
While many designer colognes command prices of $200 or more, Cremo’s Spice & Black Vanilla is available for under $50 on Amazon Australia, making it an accessible option for those looking for a sophisticated fragrance without breaking the bank.
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This has led to the cologne gaining viral attention on TikTok and Instagram, with influencers and everyday users alike comparing it to premium scents that cost ten times the price.
So, what makes this cologne stand out in a crowded market of luxury scents?
The fragrance is a complex and indulgent blend of spicy and sweet notes, starting with a sharp cardamom top note, followed by a rich tobacco heart, and finishing with a smooth, warm base of black vanilla.
This carefully crafted composition creates a multi-dimensional experience, offering an aromatic, slightly woody, and sweet fragrance that envelopes the wearer in an aura of sophistication and adventure.
Cremo’s Spice & Black Vanilla Eau De Toilette is marketed as a fragrance for the modern gentleman—one that balances refinement with a sense of daring.
The soft, aromatic essence blends seamlessly with the gourmet touch of black vanilla and the zesty spice of cardamom, making it a versatile scent perfect for both day and evening wear.
Despite its luxurious qualities, Cremo’s fragrance remains unpretentious. As the brand claims, it offers “unpretentious luxury”, providing a boutique-quality experience without the high-end price tag.
Finn Batchelor, Australia’s largest fragrance TikTok influencer with over 500,000 followers, has placed Cremo’s Spice & Black Vanilla in his list of the most hyped cologne fragrances of 2024.
His endorsement has further fuelled its rise to fame in the fragrance community, setting off a ripple effect of reviews and recommendations.
Top Australian fragrance influencer, Gillian Riveraedge, known for his popular TikTok presence with more than 74,000 followers, also shared his excitement over the fragrance. In a post, he hailed Cremo’s Spice & Black Vanilla as “the best cheapie ever!”
And he celebrated the Australian launch as “justice for the fragrance community”.
Celebrities are equally enamoured with the fragrance. Tristan Black, a star of Married at First Sight, posted praise to his 105,000 Instagram followers, saying: “It smells so good, the hype was not wrong!”
Meanwhile, Love Island Australia’s Nate Page shared his enthusiasm with his 62,000 followers, declarin:, “Genuinely found my new fav fragrance.”
Amazon Australia shoppers can’t get enough of the fragrance and have described it as “luxurious”.
“Smells like a scent of 2024. Really nice and smells luxurious without breaking your bank,” one person said.
“It makes me smell good all day,” another shopper added.
“I own Spice Bomb Extreme and this smells very close to it at a fraction of the price. Very impressed with the performance (6+ hours on me), I could easily smell it on my clothes the next day,” a third shopper said.
To purchase the fragrance, head to Amazon Australia’s website here.