Fragrance comparison

002 vs Vanilla Monsoon

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

002

Alexa Lixfeld

3.805 votes

Rank #55,408 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Vanilla Monsoon

Salum Parfums · 2024

3.9759 votes

Rank #26,724 VanillaMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Monsoon takes 2 of 3 categories.

002
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vanilla Monsoon
Choose it for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

0021/3

Vanilla Monsoon2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanilla Monsoon
Sillage & projection: 002
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla Monsoon

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

002Alexa Lixfeld

Vanilla MonsoonSalum Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

3.97/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

46%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Monsoon

Sillage002

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

patchouli60%

aromatic50%

vanilla100%

marine92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

OrangeLemonCardamomBergamot

Heart

PatchouliVirginia CedarJasmineCopahu BalmGurjan balsamOlibanum

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean

Top

Rain NotesCardamomOrange

Heart

Vanilla FlowerAquatic notesFruity NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOrange, Cardamom, Patchouli and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter74

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,724

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilla MonsoonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexa Lixfeld 002 is a woody, resin-leaning scent that starts bright and spicy, with orange, lemon, bergamot and cardamom. It quickly turns into a dry mix of cedar and patchouli with a light jasmine lift, then settles into smooth sandalwood with benzoin warmth, vetiver earthiness and tonka sweetness. Think fresh air o…

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Vanilla Monsoon by Salum Parfums puts a brisk coastal spin on sweet gourmand fragrances by mixing rich vanilla with fresh rain notes. Right away, a splash of wet ozonic mist and bright orange cuts through the warmth, sharpened by green cardamom pods. As it settles, creamy vanilla flower and jasmine float over a distin…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 002 or Vanilla Monsoon?

Vanilla Monsoon takes 2 of 3 categories. 002 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Vanilla Monsoon is rated 3.97/5 from 59 votes. Choose 002 for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Monsoon for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 002 or Vanilla Monsoon?

Vanilla Monsoon lasts longest (Vanilla Monsoon 79/100, 002 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 002 or Vanilla Monsoon?

002 projects furthest (002 75/100, Vanilla Monsoon 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 002 and Vanilla Monsoon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange, Cardamom, Patchouli and Jasmine.

Is 002 or Vanilla Monsoon better for summer or winter?

002 suits daytime wear; Vanilla Monsoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 002 and Vanilla Monsoon?

002 has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Jasmine and Copahu Balm, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Vanilla Monsoon has top notes of Rain Notes, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Aquatic notes, Fruity Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin.