Vanilla works VERY good in my opinion. First time i used"Vanilla Killa" it poured out and just after the rain stopped a 6pt came in with his nose to the ground walking in circles for 15 minutes trying to find that vanilla. Ended up being too dark for me to take a shot unfortunately. I recently switched to Xtreme Scents "Vanilla" because you get a bigger bottle for less money and it smells the same. So yes..try vanilla scent, it works..trust me. That story isnt the only time its worked for me. Other than that though, I tried Bucksnort Gel last season and it worked the first time i tried it. I used the apple scent and when a doe walked in she put her nose right on top of the puddle i made with it and kept it there for 5 minutes or more. That was the only time i had that work though.