Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Mondello Frangipane vs Nota Vanilla

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

5 wins

Acqua di Mondello Frangipane

Sikelia

4.3237 votes

Rank #17,150 NuttyLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Nota Vanilla

Ulyka Parfums

2.5573 votes

Rank #20,903 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Mondello Frangipane takes 5 of 7 categories.

Acqua di Mondello Frangipane
Choose it for a nutty and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nota Vanilla
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Acqua di Mondello Frangipane5/7

Nota Vanilla2/7

Ratings & consensus: Acqua di Mondello Frangipane
Community sentiment: Acqua di Mondello Frangipane
Longevity: Nota Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Nota Vanilla
Value for money: Acqua di Mondello Frangipane
Versatility: Acqua di Mondello Frangipane
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Acqua di Mondello Frangipane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Mondello FrangipaneSikelia

Nota VanillaUlyka Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 64%

2.55/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 68%

Category winnerAcqua di Mondello FrangipaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

22%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

23%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

48%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerAcqua di Mondello FrangipaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate39

Category winners

LongevityNota Vanilla

SillageNota Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAcqua di Mondello FrangipaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

lactonic86%

almond72%

woody58%

sweet44%

fruity30%

sweet100%

nutty90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

chocolate60%

amber50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both nutty, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MilkHazelnutAlmond

Heart

Cashmere MuskAmberViolet

Base

HeliotropeWhite MuskApple

Top15-30 mins

HazelnutNougatVanilla

Heart2-4 hrs

Milk ChocolateWhipped CreamAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

AmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesHazelnut, Almond, Amber and White Musk. Durations are only published for Nota Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer11

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night75

Spring48

Summer29

Fall62

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerAcqua di Mondello FrangipaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men6

Unisex62

Women32

Date 38%Party 30%Casual 24%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#20,903

PerfumerStéphane Jerôme Pernodet

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerAcqua di Mondello FrangipaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua di Mondello Frangipane is a creamy almond gourmand with a strong popcorn twist. It opens milky, nutty, and sweet, then settles into soft musk, heliotrope, and a plush cashmere feel. On skin, it usually reads cozy, playful, and very dessert-like rather than airy or fresh. If you enjoy rich almond scents and butte…

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Ulyka Parfums Nota Vanilla is an intensely decadent gourmand centered on rich hazelnut, creamy nougat, and dark vanilla bean. From the initial spray, toasted nuts merge with buttery sweetness, creating the impression of warm bakery shortbread fresh from the oven. As the top layer settles on skin, a heart of melted mil…

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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, Acqua di Mondello Frangipane or Nota Vanilla?

Acqua di Mondello Frangipane takes 5 of 7 categories. Acqua di Mondello Frangipane is rated 4.32/5 from 37 votes; Nota Vanilla is rated 2.55/5 from 73 votes. Choose Acqua di Mondello Frangipane for a nutty and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nota Vanilla for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Mondello Frangipane or Nota Vanilla?

Nota Vanilla lasts longest (Nota Vanilla 70/100, Acqua di Mondello Frangipane 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Mondello Frangipane or Nota Vanilla?

Nota Vanilla projects furthest (Nota Vanilla 66/100, Acqua di Mondello Frangipane 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Mondello Frangipane and Nota Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share nutty, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Hazelnut, Almond, Amber and White Musk.

Is Acqua di Mondello Frangipane or Nota Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. Acqua di Mondello Frangipane suits daytime wear; Nota Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Mondello Frangipane and Nota Vanilla?

Acqua di Mondello Frangipane has top notes of Milk, Hazelnut and Almond, heart notes of Cashmere Musk, Amber and Violet, a base of Heliotrope, White Musk and Apple. Nota Vanilla has top notes of Hazelnut, Nougat and Vanilla, heart notes of Milk Chocolate, Whipped Cream and Almond, a base of Amber and White Musk.