Fragrance comparison

Cedar Wood + Vanilla vs Effie Gold

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Cedar Wood + Vanilla

Brûmée

2.867 votes

Rank #61,343 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Effie Gold

Thera Cosméticos

3.6913 votes

Rank #58,503 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Effie Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cedar Wood + Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Effie Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cedar Wood + Vanilla1/4

Effie Gold3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Effie Gold
Sillage & projection: Effie Gold
Value for money: Cedar Wood + Vanilla
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Effie Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cedar Wood + VanillaBrûmée

Effie GoldThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 43%

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

38%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEffie Gold

SillageEffie Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerCedar Wood + VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

woody84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeJasmineMandarin Orange

Heart

PatchouliRose

Base

VanillaVetiverAlgae

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeApricotBergamot

Heart

JasmineWhite LilyVioletRosePeony

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrange, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#58,503

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEffie GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedar Wood + Vanilla by Brûmée is a woody aromatic scent that leans on clean orange and sweet vanilla. It pairs bright citrus opening notes with a dry down of patchouli, vetiver, and green algae. This alcohol-free, water-based formulation wears close to the skin, making it an easy pick for casual day wear in cool autu…

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Effie Gold by Thera Cosméticos opens with a bright burst of orange, mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot, balanced by a subtle fleshy apricot undertone. The heart transitions into a lush floral bouquet dominated by jasmine, white lily, rose, and powdery violet. As the composition settles, dark patchouli and earthy veti…

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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, Cedar Wood + Vanilla or Effie Gold?

Effie Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Cedar Wood + Vanilla is rated 2.86/5 from 7 votes; Effie Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Cedar Wood + Vanilla for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Effie Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedar Wood + Vanilla or Effie Gold?

Effie Gold lasts longest (Effie Gold 63/100, Cedar Wood + Vanilla 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedar Wood + Vanilla or Effie Gold?

Effie Gold projects furthest (Effie Gold 53/100, Cedar Wood + Vanilla 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedar Wood + Vanilla and Effie Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli.

Is Cedar Wood + Vanilla or Effie Gold better for summer or winter?

Cedar Wood + Vanilla suits day or night wear; Effie Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedar Wood + Vanilla and Effie Gold?

Cedar Wood + Vanilla has top notes of Orange, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Algae. Effie Gold has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, White Lily, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.