Fragrance comparison

Absolute Vanilla vs Coconut Paradise

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Absolute Vanilla

Drazad London

4.405 votes

Rank #48,437 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Coconut Paradise

Ulric de Varens

2.7823 votes

Rank #23,029 LactonicCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Vanilla takes 3 of 5 categories.

Absolute Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Coconut Paradise
Choose it for a lactonic and coconut character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Absolute Vanilla3/5

Coconut Paradise2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute VanillaDrazad London

Coconut ParadiseUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

2.78/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 15%Had 21%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

9%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

57%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Vanilla

SillageAbsolute Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value92

Category winnerCoconut ParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery86%

woody72%

amber58%

musky44%

sweet30%

lactonic100%

coconut86%

vanilla72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

tropical30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

HeliotropeCoconut

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaCoconut Milk

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaPalo SantoAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Coconut MilkHeliotrope

Heart1-2 hrs

CoconutVanilla

Base2-4 hrs

MilkPeach

Category winnerAbsolute VanillaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Casual 33%Date 29%Work 25%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 57%Work 20%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCoconut ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Vanilla by Drazad London wraps the wearer in a blanket of creamy coconut, powdery heliotrope, and rich bourbon vanilla. It opens with an airy dusting of sweet almond flower and gentle coconut flakes, smelling like a warm bakery kitchen rather than a sugary beach sunscreen. As the scent settles on skin, soothi…

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Ulric de Varens Coconut Paradise delivers an unpretentious, sugary tropical treat built for relaxed warm weather. The first spray releases a distinct blast of coconut milk paired with powdery heliotrope, which quickly morphs into a sweet heart of shredded coconut and warm vanilla. You get an impression reminiscent of …

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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, Absolute Vanilla or Coconut Paradise?

Absolute Vanilla takes 3 of 5 categories. Absolute Vanilla is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Coconut Paradise is rated 2.78/5 from 23 votes. Choose Absolute Vanilla for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Coconut Paradise for a lactonic and coconut character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Vanilla or Coconut Paradise?

Absolute Vanilla lasts longest (Absolute Vanilla 80/100, Coconut Paradise 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Vanilla or Coconut Paradise?

Absolute Vanilla projects furthest (Absolute Vanilla 75/100, Coconut Paradise 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Vanilla and Coconut Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Coconut, Bourbon Vanilla and Coconut Milk.

Is Absolute Vanilla or Coconut Paradise better for summer or winter?

Absolute Vanilla suits daytime wear; Coconut Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Vanilla and Coconut Paradise?

Absolute Vanilla has top notes of Heliotrope and Coconut, heart notes of Vanilla and Coconut Milk, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Palo Santo, Amber and Musk. Coconut Paradise has top notes of Coconut Milk and Heliotrope, heart notes of Coconut and Vanilla, a base of Milk and Peach.