Any thoughts on the Clubman Vanilla AS or the Stetson Vanilla? I was actually looking for a Tobacco-Vanilla AS -- don't think it exists.
Clubman Vanilla is a winner. Renders a light and pleasant scent I cannot describe (not vanilla). Soothing, but not too moisturizing. I know many dudes that swear by it as their daily "go-to" A/S.
I liked the Clubman Vanilla but the scent didn't seem to last very long. This was the only Clumban aftershave I ever used that the wife didn't mind.
You might also consider The Shave Den Bourbon Vanilla After shave. Some counterbalancing scents to the vanilla is included in it, and definitely includes a pleasant vanilla scent.