Fragrance comparison

Buddhapada vs Vanilla Firenze

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 173 ratings analysed

2 wins

Buddhapada

Van Dang

4.001 votes

Rank #61,837 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Vanilla Firenze

Gucci

4.01172 votes

Rank #8,366 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Buddhapada takes 2 of 3 categories.

Buddhapada
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanilla Firenze
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Buddhapada2/3

Vanilla Firenze1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BuddhapadaVan Dang

Vanilla FirenzeGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.01/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

49%Love

19%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBuddhapada

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value19

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

amber70%

aromatic60%

balsamic50%

vanilla100%

warm spicy90%

amber80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

balsamic50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrh

Base7-9+ hrs

SandalwoodFrankincense

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperCardamomCarrot Seeds

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrrhIris ButterSiam Benzoin

Base4 to 7 hours

Bourbon Vanilla

Category winnerBuddhapadaLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring35

Summer17

Fall98

Winter100

Day66

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men19

Unisex51

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,366

PerfumerAlex Lee, Véronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerVanilla FirenzeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Buddhapada by Van Dang opens with an invigorating kick of black pepper, crushed green cardamom, and warm grated nutmeg that immediately cuts through the air. Rather than turning sharp or overly kitchen-like, the spices quickly soften into an earthy heart of smoky cypriol oil and sweet resinous myrrh. As it settles ont…

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Vanilla Firenze by Gucci presents a warm spicy vanilla profile built around resinous warmth and earthy iris butter. The opening delivers a crackle of black pepper and cardamom softened by the airy, powdery texture of carrot seeds. In the heart, rich myrrh and sweet Siam benzoin deepen the blend, creating a balsamic 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, Buddhapada or Vanilla Firenze?

Buddhapada takes 2 of 3 categories. Buddhapada is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Vanilla Firenze is rated 4.01/5 from 172 votes. Choose Buddhapada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Firenze for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Buddhapada or Vanilla Firenze?

Buddhapada lasts longest (Buddhapada 100/100, Vanilla Firenze 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Buddhapada and Vanilla Firenze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper and Myrrh.

Is Buddhapada or Vanilla Firenze better for summer or winter?

Buddhapada suits evening wear; Vanilla Firenze suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Buddhapada and Vanilla Firenze?

Buddhapada has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood and Frankincense. Vanilla Firenze has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Myrrh, Iris Butter and Siam Benzoin, a base of Bourbon Vanilla.