Fragrance comparison

18 Vanilla Nera vs Connexion My Way

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

18 Vanilla Nera

Ledda

3.8456 votes

Rank #15,876 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Connexion My Way

O Boticário

3.5010 votes

Rank #59,400 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

18 Vanilla Nera takes 3 of 5 categories.

18 Vanilla Nera
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Connexion My Way
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

18 Vanilla Nera3/5

Connexion My Way2/5

Ratings & consensus: 18 Vanilla Nera
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 18 Vanilla Nera
Sillage & projection: Connexion My Way
Value for money: Connexion My Way
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 18 Vanilla Nera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

18 Vanilla NeraLedda

Connexion My WayO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 33%Had 46%Want 21%

Category winner18 Vanilla NeraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

56 votes

20%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity18 Vanilla Nera

SillageConnexion My Way

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value60

Category winnerConnexion My WayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

balsamic80%

vanilla70%

woody60%

fresh spicy50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ResinsCardamomOlibanumFloral bouquet

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

NeroliGingerCardamomRed FruitsBergamot

Heart

Tobacco BlossomOlibanumLily-of-the-ValleyLavender

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Cardamom and Olibanum. Durations are only published for 18 Vanilla Nera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Date 36%Work 26%Casual 21%Party 16%

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,876

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#59,400

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner18 Vanilla NeraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ledda 18 Vanilla Nera throws out the standard gourmand playbook. You will not find frosted cupcakes or synthetic spun sugar here. Instead, master perfumer Frank Voelkl delivers a dry, resinous vanilla anchored by warm ginger, green cardamom, and smoky olibanum. The first spray reveals a sharp citrus spark of bergamot …

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Connexion My Way by O Boticário is a warm woody spicy fragrance for men that blends crisp citrus brightness with cozy spices and smooth woods. The scent opens with an energizing mix of spicy ginger, sweet cardamom, and sunny neroli balanced by fresh bergamot and a hint of red berries. As it settles, gentle tobacco blo…

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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, 18 Vanilla Nera or Connexion My Way?

18 Vanilla Nera takes 3 of 5 categories. 18 Vanilla Nera is rated 3.84/5 from 56 votes; Connexion My Way is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose 18 Vanilla Nera for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Connexion My Way for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 18 Vanilla Nera or Connexion My Way?

They last about the same: 18 Vanilla Nera 65/100, Connexion My Way 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 18 Vanilla Nera or Connexion My Way?

Connexion My Way projects furthest (Connexion My Way 56/100, 18 Vanilla Nera 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 18 Vanilla Nera and Connexion My Way smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Cardamom and Olibanum.

Is 18 Vanilla Nera or Connexion My Way better for summer or winter?

18 Vanilla Nera suits evening wear; Connexion My Way suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 18 Vanilla Nera and Connexion My Way?

18 Vanilla Nera has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Resins, Cardamom, Olibanum and Floral bouquet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Connexion My Way has top notes of Neroli, Ginger, Cardamom and Red Fruits, heart notes of Tobacco Blossom, Olibanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.