Fragrance comparison

Blackstrap vs Nostalgic Vanille Custard

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

1 wins

Blackstrap

Alchemic Muse

3.003 votes

Rank #72,138 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Nostalgic Vanille Custard

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #80,553 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blackstrap takes 1 of 1 categories.

Blackstrap
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Nostalgic Vanille Custard
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character.

Blackstrap1/1

Nostalgic Vanille Custard0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackstrapAlchemic Muse

Nostalgic Vanille CustardThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 7%Want 78%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

coconut65%

fruity48%

powdery30%

sweet100%

vanilla83%

lactonic65%

nutty48%

almond30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Brown sugarCoconut MilkMolassesVanillaFigWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Bourbon VanillaVanilla BeanVanillaSugarWhipped CreamBrown sugarCoconut MilkPralineCustardAlmondSandalwoodWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBrown sugar, Coconut Milk, 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#80,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackstrapHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackstrap is a dense gourmand built around brown sugar and blackstrap molasses, softened with creamy coconut milk and a ripe fig touch. Vanilla bean sweetness sits on a clean, soft white musk that can read lightly powdery in the dry-down. If you like rich dessert scents that feel syrupy and comforting, this one is f…

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Nostalgic Vanille Custard is a rich vanilla gourmand built around custard, whipped cream, coconut milk and praline. It reads as a dessert scent first, with sugar, brown sugar and almond pushing it firmly into sweet, creamy territory. If you enjoy dense bakery-style vanillas, this looks like an easy sample. If you pref…

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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, Blackstrap or Nostalgic Vanille Custard?

Blackstrap takes 1 of 1 categories. Blackstrap is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Nostalgic Vanille Custard is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Blackstrap for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nostalgic Vanille Custard for a sweet and vanilla character.

Do Blackstrap and Nostalgic Vanille Custard smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Brown sugar, Coconut Milk, Vanilla and White Musk.

Is Blackstrap or Nostalgic Vanille Custard better for summer or winter?

Blackstrap suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blackstrap and Nostalgic Vanille Custard?

Blackstrap features Brown sugar, Coconut Milk, Molasses, Vanilla and Fig. Nostalgic Vanille Custard features Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla, Sugar and Whipped Cream.