Fragrance comparison

1907 vs Xplicit Vanilla

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 678 ratings analysed

6 wins

1907

Boadicea the Victorious

4.40271 votes

Rank #941 AmberPowdery

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Xplicit Vanilla

Mancera

4.08407 votes

Rank #3,608 WoodyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1907 takes 6 of 7 categories.

1907
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Xplicit Vanilla
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

19076/7

Xplicit Vanilla1/7

Ratings & consensus: 1907
Community sentiment: 1907
Longevity: 1907
Sillage & projection: 1907
Value for money: Xplicit Vanilla
Versatility: 1907
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1907

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1907Boadicea the Victorious

Xplicit VanillaMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

4.08/ 5 · 407 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winner1907Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

8%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

193 votes

48%Love

28%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

407 votes

Category winner1907Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity1907

Sillage1907

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value57

Category winnerXplicit VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

vanilla91%

sweet83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

animalic56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCardamomCinnamonPink Pepper

Heart

VioletNutmegSageCashmeran

Base

MuskAmberTobaccoBenzoinTonka BeanCedarwoodMoss

Top15-30 mins

Mexican VanillaDark Chocolate

Heart2-4 hrs

Cambodian OudBrown sugarAustralian SandalwoodCedarwood

Base8-12 hrs

Tonka BeanAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesAmber, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Xplicit Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer97

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night90

Spring40

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winner1907Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex54

Women14

Men17

Unisex60

Women23

Date 41%Party 35%Casual 14%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#3,608

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews78

Category winner1907Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1907 by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a tart burst of lemon alongside warm cardamom and pink pepper. As the sharp top subsides, cashmeran and herbal sage soften into a powdery resinous heart. The base rests on thick amber, clean musk, and dry cedarwood. It suits crisp autumn evenings and formal dinners where you …

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Mancera Xplicit Vanilla is a rich oriental vanilla fragrance crafted for men and women who love deep, unapologetic sweetness. Released in 2025 by perfumer Pierre Montale, this scent opens with an indulgent pairing of Mexican vanilla and bitter dark chocolate. As the initial spray settles, middle notes of Cambodian oud…

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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, 1907 or Xplicit Vanilla?

1907 takes 6 of 7 categories. 1907 is rated 4.40/5 from 271 votes; Xplicit Vanilla is rated 4.08/5 from 407 votes. Choose 1907 for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Xplicit Vanilla for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1907 or Xplicit Vanilla?

1907 lasts longest (1907 84/100, Xplicit Vanilla 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1907 or Xplicit Vanilla?

1907 projects furthest (1907 75/100, Xplicit Vanilla 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1907 and Xplicit Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Cedarwood.

Is 1907 or Xplicit Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1907 is the stronger pick. For winter, Xplicit Vanilla is the stronger pick. 1907 suits daytime wear; Xplicit Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1907 and Xplicit Vanilla?

1907 has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Sage and Cashmeran, a base of Musk, Amber, Tobacco and Benzoin. Xplicit Vanilla has top notes of Mexican Vanilla and Dark Chocolate, heart notes of Cambodian Oud, Brown sugar, Australian Sandalwood and Cedarwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Benzoin.