Fragrance comparison

Abuser vs Note Vanillée

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,160 ratings analysed

Abuser

Testament London

3.5016 votes

Rank #54,595 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Note Vanillée

M. Micallef

4.031,144 votes

Rank #1,662 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Note Vanillée takes 3 of 5 categories.

Abuser
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Note Vanillée
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Abuser2/5

Note Vanillée3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbuserTestament London

Note VanilléeM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

4.03/ 5 · 1,144 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNote VanilléeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

42%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

875 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAbuser

SillageAbuser

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNote VanilléeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

vanilla100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

rum61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacRumTangerineMandarin Orange

Heart

Orris RootOrange BlossomSageRoseLavenderMyrtleJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoIncenseMyrrhBirchOpoponaxLabdanumStyrax

Top

Mandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart

Floral NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaRumAmberCognacSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCognac, Rum, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall100

Winter91

Day60

Night100

Spring46

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men2

Unisex26

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,662

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews93

Category winnerNote VanilléeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abuser by Testament London is a dry, boozy woody blend that pairs heavy dark rum and cognac with a medicinal oud base. It fits cold autumn nights, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of tobacco leaf and burning birch wood.

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Note Vanillée by M. Micallef creates a warm, boozy aura that defines cozy winter wear. This blend centers on a rich vanilla base, lifted by crisp mandarin and spiced with cognac. It provides a dense, comforting presence on the skin that works well for formal evenings or quiet nights at home. It remains a staple for th…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abuser or Note Vanillée?

Note Vanillée takes 3 of 5 categories. Abuser is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes; Note Vanillée is rated 4.03/5 from 1,144 votes. Choose Abuser for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Note Vanillée for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Abuser or Note Vanillée?

Abuser lasts longest (Abuser 75/100, Note Vanillée 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abuser or Note Vanillée?

Abuser projects furthest (Abuser 78/100, Note Vanillée 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abuser and Note Vanillée smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cognac, Rum, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Abuser or Note Vanillée better for summer or winter?

Abuser suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abuser and Note Vanillée?

Abuser has top notes of Cognac, Rum, Tangerine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Orange Blossom, Sage and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Incense and Myrrh. Note Vanillée has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Rum, Amber and Cognac.