Black Vanilla vs Coco Star
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories.
Black VanillaChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Coco StarChoose it for a coconut and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Black Vanilla4/5
Coco Star1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- Black Vanilla
- Value for money
- Coco Star
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Black Vanilla
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Vanilla
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black VanillaManceraCoco StarLavender StardustWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 1,443 votes
Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate
1,443 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Vanilla
SillageBlack Vanilla
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCoco StarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery91%
fruity79%
sweet63%
violet60%
musky59%
coconut100%
vanilla86%
sweet72%
lactonic58%
white floral44%
tropical30%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both vanilla and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
White PeachBlack CurrantCoconutCalabrian bergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletEgyptian JasmineBulgarian Rose
Base6 to 8 hours
Madagascar VanillaWhite Musk
Notes
CoconutMadagascar VanillaTahitian Tiare Flower
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerBlack VanillaLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring61
Summer28
Fall98
Winter100
Day86
Night100
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,673
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched2017
Reviews137
Overall rank#67,267
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack VanillaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Vanilla by Mancera is a sweet, floral fruity fragrance built around Madagascar vanilla, powdery florals, and juicy fruits. Launched in 2017 and composed by perfumer Pierre Montale, it departs from dark, boozy gourmands in favor of a bright and cheerful profile. The scent opens with white peach, black currant, cr…
Reviews →Coco Star by Lavender Stardust is an easygoing, comforting perfume oil that centers on sweet coconut cream, lush Tahitian tiare flower, and warm Madagascar vanilla. Blended into a nourishing carrier base of jojoba, apricot, and avocado oils, this rollerball delivers an intimate personal scent rather than a room-fillin…
Reviews →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, Black Vanilla or Coco Star?
Black Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Vanilla is rated 3.95/5 from 1,443 votes; Coco Star is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Vanilla for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Coco Star for a coconut and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Vanilla or Coco Star?
Black Vanilla lasts longest (Black Vanilla 76/100, Coco Star 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Vanilla or Coco Star?
Black Vanilla projects furthest (Black Vanilla 68/100, Coco Star 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Vanilla and Coco Star smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is Black Vanilla or Coco Star better for summer or winter?
Black Vanilla suits evening wear; Coco Star suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Vanilla and Coco Star?
Black Vanilla has top notes of White Peach, Black Currant, Coconut and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Egyptian Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk. Coco Star features Coconut, Madagascar Vanilla and Tahitian Tiare Flower.
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