Best Khadlaj Vanilla Perfumes for Collectors in Sarawak

If you collect perfumes and you're based in Sarawak, this one's for you. We're looking at two Khadlaj EDPs that both work for daily wear in Malaysia's heat and humidity: Hareem Al Sultan Gold and Cloud Candy. Both have vanilla in their notes, but they get there in very different ways, so it's worth knowing which one fits your shelf before you add to cart.

Hareem Al Sultan Gold – vanilla, rose and amber in a 75ml EDP

Hareem Al Sultan Gold is a 75ml Eau De Parfum, and it's listed as unisex, so anyone in the house can wear it. The scent opens with rose and sweet notes, moves into a heart of vanilla, amber and floral notes, and settles on a base of musk, woods and soft spices. So if you enjoy warm, sweet floral-amber perfumes with vanilla at the centre, this one is right up your alley.

• Brand: Khadlaj
• Concentration: EDP
• Size: 75ml
• Gender: unisex
• Occasions: everyday, formal and special occasions

Because the occasion list covers everyday, formal and special occasions, it's a flexible pick. You can wear it to a dinner or a formal event, and it won't feel out of place on a normal day either. For collectors who like sharing bottles with a partner or sibling, the unisex angle is a plus.

Cloud Candy – fresh citrus leading to a vanilla finish

Cloud Candy is a 100ml Eau De Parfum made for women, and its fragrance family is Fresh Citrus. It opens with citrus and red berries, then reveals a heart of jasmine, orange blossom and cotton candy, before settling into a base of vanilla, amber, musk and sandalwood. So you get a bright, fruity start and vanilla only arrives at the base.

• Brand: Khadlaj
• Concentration: EDP
• Size: 100ml
• Gender: for women
• Occasions: office, evening, casual and daily wear

The occasion list is where this one shines for daily use: office, casual, evening and daily wear are all listed. The store also notes that it suits Malaysia's warm climate, which is handy when you're dealing with Sarawak's humidity every day of the year.

So which one should a collector pick?

Both have vanilla, but the journey to it is different. In Hareem Al Sultan Gold, vanilla sits in the heart alongside rose and amber, so you meet it early and it stays warm and cozy. In Cloud Candy, vanilla waits at the base after a fresh citrus and red berries opening, so the perfume starts bright before it turns sweet and creamy. Think about your main use too: Hareem Al Sultan Gold covers formal and special occasions alongside everyday wear, while Cloud Candy is clearly built around office, casual and daily use. Some collectors just get both, since they sit in different corners of the vanilla spectrum.