Black Vanilla vs Soul
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Soul takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black VanillaChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
SoulChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black Vanilla1/4
Soul3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Soul
- Sillage & projection
- Soul
- Value for money
- Soul
- 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 VanillaManceraSoulLatansaa PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 1,443 votes
Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySoul
SillageSoul
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSoulBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery91%
fruity79%
sweet63%
violet60%
musky59%
white floral100%
sweet91%
yellow floral83%
coconut74%
vanilla65%
woody56%
Scent match37%Some overlap · 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
Top
CoconutWhite Peach
Heart
Tiare FlowerYlang YlangJasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaWoody NotesWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesWhite Peach, Coconut, Egyptian Jasmine and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Black Vanilla, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring61
Summer28
Fall98
Winter100
Day86
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
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#2,759
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched2017
Reviews137
Overall rank#42,181
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 →Soul by Latansaa Perfume is a tropical floral blend for women, launched in 2025. This scent centers on a sun-drenched mix of coconut and white peach over a creamy floral heart. It provides a sweet, warm experience perfect for summer days or vacation settings when you want a radiant, beachy feel that lingers on the ski…
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 Soul?
Soul takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Vanilla is rated 3.95/5 from 1,443 votes; Soul is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Vanilla for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Soul for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Vanilla or Soul?
Soul lasts longest (Soul 90/100, Black Vanilla 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Vanilla or Soul?
Soul projects furthest (Soul 100/100, Black Vanilla 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Vanilla and Soul smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include White Peach, Coconut, Egyptian Jasmine and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is Black Vanilla or Soul better for summer or winter?
Black Vanilla suits evening wear; Soul suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Vanilla and Soul?
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. Soul has top notes of Coconut and White Peach, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Woody Notes and White Musk.
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