Fragrance comparison

A Sweet Pastry In Paris vs To Vahine

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 751 ratings analysed

A Sweet Pastry In Paris

Zara

3.87735 votes

Rank #2,545 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

To Vahine

L'Atelier Boheme

4.4416 votes

Rank #38,740 VanillaAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

To Vahine takes 3 of 5 categories.

A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
To Vahine
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A Sweet Pastry In Paris2/5

To Vahine3/5

Ratings & consensus: To Vahine
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: To Vahine
Sillage & projection: To Vahine
Value for money: A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Sweet Pastry In Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Sweet Pastry In ParisZara

To VahineL'Atelier Boheme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 735 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 18%Had 22%Want 60%

Category winnerTo VahineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

735 votes

69%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTo Vahine

SillageTo Vahine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerA Sweet Pastry In ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

vanilla100%

almond91%

sweet83%

floral74%

powdery65%

woody56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

Sugar Cane

Base

Vanilla

Top15-30 mins

AlmondGrapefruitTahitian Tiare Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeLilacWoody Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSugar Cane

InformationalShared notesSugar Cane and Vanilla. Durations are only published for To Vahine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter86

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 29%Date 25%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,545

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews162

Overall rank#38,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Sweet Pastry In ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nathalie Lorson crafted Zara A Sweet Pastry In Paris around a tri-note structure of sharp lemon, crystallized sugar cane, and warm vanilla. It opens with a bright citrus pop before shifting into a sweet, bakery-inspired warmth designed for chilly autumn and winter days. The scent profile centers on sugary lemon curd o…

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To Vahine by L'Atelier Boheme is a comforting, sweet floral gourmand that blends sun-warmed tropical blossoms with cozy almond pastry. It opens with a bright flash of tart grapefruit paired against creamy almond and sweet Tahitian tiare flower. As the perfume settles on warm skin, powdery heliotrope and soft lilac eme…

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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, A Sweet Pastry In Paris or To Vahine?

To Vahine takes 3 of 5 categories. A Sweet Pastry In Paris is rated 3.87/5 from 735 votes; To Vahine is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes. Choose A Sweet Pastry In Paris for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose To Vahine for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Sweet Pastry In Paris or To Vahine?

To Vahine lasts longest (To Vahine 68/100, A Sweet Pastry In Paris 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Sweet Pastry In Paris or To Vahine?

To Vahine projects furthest (To Vahine 69/100, A Sweet Pastry In Paris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Sweet Pastry In Paris and To Vahine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Sugar Cane and Vanilla.

Is A Sweet Pastry In Paris or To Vahine better for summer or winter?

To Vahine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Sweet Pastry In Paris and To Vahine?

A Sweet Pastry In Paris has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sugar Cane, a base of Vanilla. To Vahine has top notes of Almond, Grapefruit and Tahitian Tiare Flower, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lilac and Woody Notes, a base of Vanilla and Sugar Cane.