Vanilla extract helps baked goods taste richer and more complete. It is especially useful in recipes where butter, sugar, cream, chocolate, or warm spices are part of the flavor.
Almond extract is bold, sweet, nutty, and aromatic, with a warm cherry-like finish. Because it is highly concentrated, a small amount can transform a recipe.
Almond extract has a deep aroma that can taste sweet, nutty, and slightly fruity. That cherry-like note is part of what makes it so recognizable in baked goods.