Fragrance comparison

A Thousand Layers vs Flavor of Pleasure

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

A Thousand Layers

Vanitas Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #41,591 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Flavor of Pleasure

Vdot

2.605 votes

Rank #66,039 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Thousand Layers takes 3 of 5 categories.

A Thousand Layers
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Flavor of Pleasure
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

A Thousand Layers3/5

Flavor of Pleasure2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flavor of Pleasure
Sillage & projection: Flavor of Pleasure
Value for money: A Thousand Layers
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): A Thousand Layers
Fragranxe ranking: A Thousand Layers

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Thousand LayersVanitas Parfums

Flavor of PleasureVdot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

20%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

40%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityFlavor of Pleasure

SillageFlavor of Pleasure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value13

Category winnerA Thousand LayersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

herbal77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

Rose de MaiPistachioWalnutHoneyRosePuff Pastry

Base8-10+ hrs

Peru BalsamSandalwoodImmortelleLabdanumCinnamonOlibanumBenzoinOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

CognacImmortelleDried FruitsSpices

Heart3-4 hrs

VanillaTobaccocannabisChocolateHoneyWalnut

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliLeatherWoody NotesVetiverLabdanum

Category winnerA Thousand LayersLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night79

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 32%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 18%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 18%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,591

PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,039

PerfumerNikita Kharlashin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Thousand LayersHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Thousand Layers by Vanitas Parfums brings the warmth of the Greek Aegean straight to your skin through a rich pastry and citrus profile. The fragrance starts with a crisp splash of lemon and sweet orange that feels like morning sunshine over island waters. Soon, the scent turns deliciously edible as golden Greek hon…

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Flavor of Pleasure by Vdot hits the skin like a glass of aged cognac poured over dried figs and roasted walnuts. It is dark, sticky, and completely unapologetic. The initial blast carries boozy dried fruits laced with the syrupy, herbal warmth of immortelle and unground spices. Within twenty minutes, the booziness fol…

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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 Thousand Layers or Flavor of Pleasure?

A Thousand Layers takes 3 of 5 categories. A Thousand Layers is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Flavor of Pleasure is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose A Thousand Layers for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Flavor of Pleasure for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Thousand Layers or Flavor of Pleasure?

Flavor of Pleasure lasts longest (Flavor of Pleasure 90/100, A Thousand Layers 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Thousand Layers or Flavor of Pleasure?

Flavor of Pleasure projects furthest (Flavor of Pleasure 88/100, A Thousand Layers 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Thousand Layers and Flavor of Pleasure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Walnut, Honey, Immortelle and Labdanum.

Is A Thousand Layers or Flavor of Pleasure better for summer or winter?

A Thousand Layers suits daytime wear; Flavor of Pleasure suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Thousand Layers and Flavor of Pleasure?

A Thousand Layers has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Pistachio, Walnut and Honey, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Immortelle and Labdanum. Flavor of Pleasure has top notes of Cognac, Immortelle, Dried Fruits and Spices, heart notes of Vanilla, Tobacco, cannabis and Chocolate, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Woody Notes and Vetiver.