I am very particular with my chapsticks and these are the perfect texture. Vanilla is one of my favorite scents. This one is more of a vanilla extract- possibly a hint of alcohol. I don’t mind it, but I could see how someone wouldn’t. The pumpkin one is perfect for the fall. My favorite chapstick is the peppermint chapstick by rooted beauty and this peppermint chapstick left me wanting more peppermint. It kind of just smells like the inside of a mint gum wrapper. It’s not very strong.