Fragrance comparison

18 Vanilla Nera vs Soul of Bali

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 243 ratings analysed

18 Vanilla Nera

Ledda

3.8456 votes

Rank #15,876 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Soul of Bali

Swiss Arabian

4.08187 votes

Rank #2,813 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soul of Bali takes 6 of 7 categories.

18 Vanilla Nera
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Soul of Bali
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

18 Vanilla Nera1/7

Soul of Bali6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

18 Vanilla NeraLedda

Soul of BaliSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

4.08/ 5 · 187 votes

Have 22%Had 2%Want 75%

Category winnerSoul of BaliRating 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

57%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerSoul of BaliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySoul of Bali

SillageSoul of Bali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSoul of BaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

balsamic80%

vanilla70%

woody60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

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

BergamotRhubarbGingerPink PepperPineappleMango

Heart

Aquatic notesSaffronCardamomNutmegPalisander RosewoodOlibanum

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodMuskCypriol

InformationalShared notesGinger, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winner18 Vanilla NeraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

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

Men39

Unisex53

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,876

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#2,813

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerSoul of BaliHigher 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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Soul of Bali by Swiss Arabian is a woody spicy scent that mirrors a luxury resort atmosphere. It opens with a sharp, refreshing blast of rhubarb, pineapple, and ginger before grounding itself in sandalwood and ambergris. This unisex composition works best for spring days or summer vacations, providing a clean, sophist…

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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 Soul of Bali?

Soul of Bali takes 6 of 7 categories. 18 Vanilla Nera is rated 3.84/5 from 56 votes; Soul of Bali is rated 4.08/5 from 187 votes. Choose 18 Vanilla Nera for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Soul of Bali for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 18 Vanilla Nera or Soul of Bali?

Soul of Bali lasts longest (Soul of Bali 77/100, 18 Vanilla Nera 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 18 Vanilla Nera or Soul of Bali?

Soul of Bali projects furthest (Soul of Bali 69/100, 18 Vanilla Nera 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 18 Vanilla Nera and Soul of Bali smell similar?

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

Is 18 Vanilla Nera or Soul of Bali better for summer or winter?

For summer, 18 Vanilla Nera is the stronger pick. For winter, 18 Vanilla Nera is the stronger pick. 18 Vanilla Nera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 18 Vanilla Nera and Soul of Bali?

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. Soul of Bali has top notes of Bergamot, Rhubarb, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Saffron, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Musk and Cypriol.