Fragrance comparison

AMOW vs Nota Vanilla

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

6 wins

AMOW

Neil Jacquet

3.9772 votes

Rank #9,457 NuttySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%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?

AMOW takes 6 of 7 categories.

AMOW
Choose it for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Nota Vanilla
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Best in winter, evening wear.

AMOW6/7

Nota Vanilla0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AMOWNeil Jacquet

Nota VanillaUlyka Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 27%Had 14%Want 60%

2.55/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 68%

Category winnerAMOWRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

6%Hate

72 votes

23%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

48%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerAMOWMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate39

Category winners

LongevityAMOW

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAMOWBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

almond70%

woody60%

vanilla50%

sweet100%

nutty90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

chocolate60%

amber50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both nutty, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachCherryMandora

Heart

AlmondPecanHazelnut

Base

MadeleineTonka BeanVanillaAmberRumGuaiac Wood

Top15-30 mins

HazelnutNougatVanilla

Heart2-4 hrs

Milk ChocolateWhipped CreamAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

AmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Hazelnut, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Nota Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer17

Fall100

Winter93

Day95

Night100

Spring48

Summer29

Fall62

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerAMOWMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex33

Women64

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#9,457

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#20,903

PerfumerStéphane Jerôme Pernodet

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerAMOWHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neil Jacquet AMOW opens with a punch of sweet peach syrup, tart cherry, and bright mandora citrus. As the bright fruit tones settle on skin, a rich core of toasted pecan, roasted hazelnut, and almond emerges, giving the scent a dense baked pastry structure. The dry down relies on warm vanilla, buttery madeleine accord…

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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, AMOW or Nota Vanilla?

AMOW takes 6 of 7 categories. AMOW is rated 3.97/5 from 72 votes; Nota Vanilla is rated 2.55/5 from 73 votes. Choose AMOW for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nota Vanilla for a sweet and nutty character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, AMOW or Nota Vanilla?

AMOW lasts longest (AMOW 74/100, Nota Vanilla 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AMOW or Nota Vanilla?

Projection is very close: AMOW 66/100, Nota Vanilla 66/100 for sillage.

Do AMOW and Nota Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share nutty, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Almond, Hazelnut, Vanilla and Amber.

Is AMOW or Nota Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. AMOW suits day or night wear; Nota Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMOW and Nota Vanilla?

AMOW has top notes of Peach, Cherry and Mandora, heart notes of Almond, Pecan and Hazelnut, a base of Madeleine, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber. 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.