Fragrance comparison

Black Vanilla vs Rosa Latte

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,529 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Vanilla

Mancera · 2017

3.841,502 votes

Rank #899 VanillaPowdery

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Rosa Latte

iPiccirilli

3.6527 votes

Rank #19,014 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Vanilla takes 5 of 5 categories.

Black Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rosa Latte
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black Vanilla5/5

Rosa Latte0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black VanillaMancera

Rosa LatteiPiccirilli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,502 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

3.65/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 20%Had 1%Want 78%

Category winnerBlack VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

6%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

22%Hate

Share of community votes

55%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

40%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBlack Vanilla

SillageBlack Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBlack VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery91%

fruity79%

sweet63%

violet60%

musky59%

sweet100%

fruity92%

rose84%

musky77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White PeachBlack CurrantCoconutCalabrian bergamot

Heart

VioletEgyptian JasmineBulgarian Rose

Base

Madagascar VanillaWhite Musk

Top

Damask RoseBlack CurrantRed FruitsSweet Orange

Heart

Bulgarian RoseMilkHoneyMadagascar VanillaSugar

Base

White MuskCashmeranVanillaNutmegHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bulgarian Rose, Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer27

Fall98

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex31

Women65

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#899

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched2017

Reviews410

Overall rank#19,014

PerfumerSimone Lo Bue

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBlack VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Vanilla by Mancera is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Black Vanilla was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale. Top notes are White Peach, Black Currant, Coconut and Calabrian bergamot; middle notes are Violet, Egyptian Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose; base notes are Madagasca…

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Rosa Latte by iPiccirilli delivers a gourmand experience centered on Damask rose and creamy milk. It opens with bright black currant and red fruits before settling into a honeyed vanilla base. This unisex scent balances floral elegance with lactonic sweetness, suitable for those who prefer their roses with a dessert-l…

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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, Black Vanilla or Rosa Latte?

Black Vanilla takes 5 of 5 categories. Black Vanilla is rated 3.84/5 from 1,502 votes; Rosa Latte is rated 3.65/5 from 27 votes. Choose Black Vanilla for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rosa Latte for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Vanilla or Rosa Latte?

Black Vanilla lasts longest (Black Vanilla 78/100, Rosa Latte 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Vanilla or Rosa Latte?

Black Vanilla projects furthest (Black Vanilla 70/100, Rosa Latte 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Vanilla and Rosa Latte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bulgarian Rose, Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk.

Is Black Vanilla or Rosa Latte better for summer or winter?

Black Vanilla suits evening wear; Rosa Latte suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Vanilla and Rosa Latte?

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. Rosa Latte has top notes of Damask Rose, Black Currant, Red Fruits and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Milk, Honey and Madagascar Vanilla, a base of White Musk, Cashmeran, Vanilla and Nutmeg.