Chocolate Fudge vs Vanilla
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chocolate Fudge takes 5 of 7 categories.
Chocolate FudgeChoose it for a sweet and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
VanillaChoose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter.
Chocolate Fudge5/7
Vanilla2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chocolate Fudge
- Community sentiment
- Chocolate Fudge
- Longevity
- Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- Chocolate Fudge
- Value for money
- Chocolate Fudge
- Versatility
- Vanilla
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chocolate Fudge
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chocolate FudgeTubbeesVanillaTom FordWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 254 votes
Have 53%Had 6%Want 42%
3.06/ 5 · 3,837 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
Category winnerChocolate FudgeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
28%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
254 votes
26%Love
19%Like
14%Ok
17%Dislike
24%Hate
3,837 votes
Category winnerChocolate FudgeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla
SillageChocolate Fudge
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChocolate FudgeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
chocolate86%
vanilla72%
nutty58%
warm spicy44%
woody30%
vanilla100%
almond91%
sweet83%
nutty74%
powdery65%
fruity56%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and nutty
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Dark ChocolateHazelnutDulce de leche
Heart
Chocolate FudgeBaileys Irish CreamCaramelBitter Almond
Base
PralineVanilla AbsoluteSandalwoodAmberwood
Top
Bitter Almond
Heart
VanillaFloral Notes
Base
Vanilla AbsoluteUltravanil™Tonka BeanSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Vanilla Absolute and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring22
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring52
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVanillaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,169
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,153
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChocolate FudgeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTubbees Chocolate Fudge opens with heavy dark chocolate, thick dulce de leche, and roasted hazelnut. As the alcohol settles, Baileys Irish Cream and gooey caramel push through a dense praline center. It sits close to skin with warm sandalwood and vanilla absolute, making it a budget treat for freezing winter nights wh…
Reviews →Vanilla by Tom Ford marks a bold, polarizing direction for the brand's gourmand lineup. It greets you with a sharp, medicinal blast of bitter almond that feels almost like amaretto spilled on cold granite. This chilly, nutty opening soon yields to a warm, milky wave of vanilla absolute and cozy tonka bean on a quiet s…
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, Chocolate Fudge or Vanilla?
Chocolate Fudge takes 5 of 7 categories. Chocolate Fudge is rated 4.02/5 from 254 votes; Vanilla is rated 3.06/5 from 3,837 votes. Choose Chocolate Fudge for a sweet and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Chocolate Fudge or Vanilla?
Vanilla lasts longest (Vanilla 64/100, Chocolate Fudge 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chocolate Fudge or Vanilla?
Chocolate Fudge projects furthest (Chocolate Fudge 55/100, Vanilla 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chocolate Fudge and Vanilla smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and nutty accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Vanilla Absolute and Sandalwood.
Is Chocolate Fudge or Vanilla better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Chocolate Fudge is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chocolate Fudge and Vanilla?
Chocolate Fudge has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut and Dulce de leche, heart notes of Chocolate Fudge, Baileys Irish Cream, Caramel and Bitter Almond, a base of Praline, Vanilla Absolute, Sandalwood and Amberwood. Vanilla has top notes of Bitter Almond, heart notes of Vanilla and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Ultravanil™, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.
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