Fragrance comparison

Aura de Vanille vs Milky Way

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

Aura de Vanille

Le Monde Gourmand

4.1021 votes

Rank #34,743 WoodyPowdery

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61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Milky Way

MAISON ASRAR

3.65131 votes

Rank #5,815 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Milky Way takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aura de Vanille
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Milky Way
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aura de Vanille2/5

Milky Way3/5

Ratings & consensus: Aura de Vanille
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Milky Way
Sillage & projection: Milky Way
Value for money: Aura de Vanille
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Milky Way

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aura de VanilleLe Monde Gourmand

Milky WayMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 37%Had 1%Want 62%

3.65/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerAura de VanilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

47%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMilky Way

SillageMilky Way

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value77

Category winnerAura de VanilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

iris65%

balsamic56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

VanillaPlumSaffronOrrisMilk

Heart2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodJasmineCedarwood

Base3 to 4 hours

Vanilla BeanButtercreamMoss

Top

MilkPlumCaramel

Heart

OrrisCashmere WoodYlang YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaTonka

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Plum, Orris and Milk. Durations are only published for Aura de Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night57

Spring46

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men2

Unisex61

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#5,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerMilky WayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura de Vanille by Le Monde Gourmand presents an approachable gourmand profile that blends rich vanilla bean and sweet buttercream with earthy cedarwood and sandalwood. The opening pairs creamy milk and sweet plum with a gentle touch of saffron and powdery orris. As it settles, subtle jasmine softens the blend while m…

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Milky Way by Maison Asrar is a creamy gourmand that centers on milk, caramel, and vanilla. It offers a warm and cozy skin scent that feels comforting during cooler months. This unisex fragrance builds a soft, lactonic foundation with hints of plum and sandalwood, creating a pleasant aroma for everyday wear when you wa…

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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, Aura de Vanille or Milky Way?

Milky Way takes 3 of 5 categories. Aura de Vanille is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes; Milky Way is rated 3.65/5 from 131 votes. Choose Aura de Vanille for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Milky Way for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aura de Vanille or Milky Way?

Milky Way lasts longest (Milky Way 77/100, Aura de Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura de Vanille or Milky Way?

Milky Way projects furthest (Milky Way 65/100, Aura de Vanille 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura de Vanille and Milky Way smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Plum, Orris and Milk.

Is Aura de Vanille or Milky Way better for summer or winter?

Aura de Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura de Vanille and Milky Way?

Aura de Vanille has top notes of Vanilla, Plum, Saffron and Orris, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine and Cedarwood, a base of Vanilla Bean, Buttercream and Moss. Milky Way has top notes of Milk, Plum and Caramel, heart notes of Orris, Cashmere Wood, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tonka.