Fragrance comparison

Addiction Absolu vs Devil's Vanilla

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

Addiction Absolu

Vivamor Parfums

4.0575 votes

Rank #8,179 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Devil's Vanilla

The Dua Brand

3.3517 votes

Rank #22,854 RumWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Addiction Absolu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Devil's Vanilla
Choose it for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Addiction Absolu2/5

Devil's Vanilla2/5

Ratings & consensus: Addiction Absolu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Devil's Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Devil's Vanilla
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Addiction Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Addiction AbsoluVivamor Parfums

Devil's VanillaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

3.35/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerAddiction AbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

58 votes

29%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityDevil's Vanilla

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value95

Category winnerDevil's VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

warm spicy56%

rum100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dried FruitsRum

Heart

CognacIndonesian NutmegEgyptian Jasmine

Base

AmberBourbon VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Notes

RumBourbon VanillaPink PepperAmberCoca-ColaDark ChocolateCardamomSandalwoodOrange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRum, Amber, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer3

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring13

Summer13

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex49

Women12

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,179

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#22,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAddiction AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Addiction Absolu opens with a rich hit of dried fruit and rum, then settles into a darker mix of cognac, nutmeg, amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and soft musk. It reads warm, boozy, and slightly powdery rather than sugary. This suits shoppers who want a sensual cold-weather scent with a smooth, grown-up feel. Community fe…

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Devil's Vanilla leans into boozy vanilla with a cola twist rather than a simple dessert scent. Reviews point to a prominent rum opening, syrupy orange-vanilla cola facets, and a smoother ambery vanilla drydown, though some wearers get more powder and fizz than expected. It suits shoppers who enjoy sweet liquor-like fr…

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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, Addiction Absolu or Devil's Vanilla?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Addiction Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 75 votes; Devil's Vanilla is rated 3.35/5 from 17 votes. Choose Addiction Absolu for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Devil's Vanilla for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Addiction Absolu or Devil's Vanilla?

They last about the same: Devil's Vanilla 73/100, Addiction Absolu 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Addiction Absolu or Devil's Vanilla?

Projection is very close: Addiction Absolu 63/100, Devil's Vanilla 63/100 for sillage.

Do Addiction Absolu and Devil's Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Rum, Amber, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Addiction Absolu or Devil's Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Addiction Absolu suits daytime wear; Devil's Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Addiction Absolu and Devil's Vanilla?

Addiction Absolu has top notes of Dried Fruits and Rum, heart notes of Cognac, Indonesian Nutmeg and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Devil's Vanilla features Rum, Bourbon Vanilla, Pink Pepper, Amber and Coca-Cola.