Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Eau de Toilette 30ml Spray

Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Eau de Toilette is a 30ml oriental-floral fragrance for women — a classic 1980s composition that pairs sparkling aldehydes with a generous floral bouquet and a warm vanilla-amber base. Created by celebrated perfumer Sophia Grojsman, it remains one of the most recognisable scents of its era and a long-running dressing-table staple.

About Vanderbilt

The Vanderbilt fragrance, launched in 1982, was the debut perfume from American socialite and fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt — composed by Sophia Grojsman, one of the most influential perfumers of modern times. The result is a beautifully classical oriental-floral that captures the polished, slightly opulent aesthetic of 1980s perfumery, while still feeling wearable and inviting today.

Fragrance notes

• Top: aldehydes, orange blossom, pineapple, lavender, bergamot, green notes
• Heart: carnation, tuberose, ylang-ylang, orris root, jasmine, rose
• Base: vanilla, sandalwood, cinnamon, opoponax, musk, civet, vetiver

How it wears

The fragrance opens sparkling and slightly fruity — aldehydes lend a polished, vintage-style brightness against juicy pineapple, soft lavender and orange blossom. The heart turns into a generous, classical floral bouquet of carnation, tuberose, ylang-ylang and rose, with orris root adding a soft, slightly powdery facet. As it dries down, vanilla and opoponax bring warm, oriental sweetness, while cinnamon, sandalwood, musk and vetiver round the composition into a sensual, long-lasting trail.

Who it's for

Vanderbilt is for women who love classical floral-oriental perfumery — wearers who appreciate the polished, slightly opulent character of vintage-style fragrances, fans of 1980s scent classics and those rediscovering or sharing a signature scent across generations. It is also a popular gift choice, particularly for mothers, grandmothers and aunts who already know and love the fragrance.

How and when to wear it

Vanderbilt is a true day-into-evening fragrance and is at its most flattering through autumn and winter, when the warm vanilla-and-spice base really comes through. Spray onto pulse points — wrists, the inside of the elbows and the base of the throat — and avoid rubbing the wrists together so the floral heart can develop fully. The 30ml format is also a smart, handbag-friendly size for re-application.

Specifications

• Brand: Gloria Vanderbilt
• Fragrance: Vanderbilt
• Concentration: Eau de Toilette
• Format: 30ml spray
• Year launched: 1982
• Perfumer: Sophia Grojsman
• Family: oriental, floral, vanilla
• Gender: women