Fragrance comparison

Althaïr vs Island Vanilla Dunes

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 9,460 ratings analysed

Althaïr

Parfums de Marly

4.418,816 votes

Rank #732 SweetVanilla

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72%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Island Vanilla Dunes

Khadlaj Perfumes

4.31644 votes

Rank #164 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Island Vanilla Dunes takes 5 of 7 categories.

Althaïr
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Island Vanilla Dunes
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Althaïr2/7

Island Vanilla Dunes5/7

Ratings & consensus: Althaïr
Community sentiment: Island Vanilla Dunes
Longevity: Althaïr
Sillage & projection: Island Vanilla Dunes
Value for money: Island Vanilla Dunes
Versatility: Island Vanilla Dunes
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Island Vanilla Dunes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlthaïrParfums de Marly

Island Vanilla DunesKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 8,816 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 644 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerAlthaïrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

19%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

8,816 votes

66%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

560 votes

Category winnerIsland Vanilla DunesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAlthaïr

SillageIsland Vanilla Dunes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value86

Category winnerIsland Vanilla DunesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both sweet, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonCardamomOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Bourbon Vanillaelemi

Base8-12 hrs

PralineMuskAmbroxanGuaiac WoodTonkaCandied Almond

Top

VanillaCinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomGuaiac Wood

Base

PralineAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Althaïr, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring34

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIsland Vanilla DunesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex38

Women5

Men60

Unisex35

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#732

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Ilias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews123

Category winnerIsland Vanilla DunesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Althaïr puts a cozy spin on heavy gourmand scents. It hits skin with sharp cinnamon, aromatic green cardamom, and a fleeting streak of orange blossom. The sweetness is intense. Within ten minutes, rich Bourbon vanilla takes complete control of the scent bubble. Toasted praline and candied almond add a…

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Island Vanilla Dunes is a cozy, warm gourmand that leans heavily into a spice-forward vanilla profile. It balances the sweetness of praline with earthy cardamom and cinnamon, creating a comforting aura for cooler months. The scent feels like a hug on a chilly day, designed for those who appreciate a dense, sweet, and …

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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, Althaïr or Island Vanilla Dunes?

Island Vanilla Dunes takes 5 of 7 categories. Althaïr is rated 4.41/5 from 8,816 votes; Island Vanilla Dunes is rated 4.31/5 from 644 votes. Choose Althaïr for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Island Vanilla Dunes for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Althaïr or Island Vanilla Dunes?

They last about the same: Althaïr 76/100, Island Vanilla Dunes 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Althaïr or Island Vanilla Dunes?

Island Vanilla Dunes projects furthest (Island Vanilla Dunes 65/100, Althaïr 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Althaïr and Island Vanilla Dunes smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Bergamot.

Is Althaïr or Island Vanilla Dunes better for summer or winter?

For summer, Island Vanilla Dunes is the stronger pick. For winter, Althaïr is the stronger pick. Althaïr suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Althaïr and Island Vanilla Dunes?

Althaïr has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Bourbon Vanilla and elemi, a base of Praline, Musk, Ambroxan and Guaiac Wood. Island Vanilla Dunes has top notes of Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood, a base of Praline, Amber and Musk.