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Coco Vanille vs Vanille Sambag

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

Updated 2,780 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille Sambag takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Coco Vanille

    Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Vanille Sambag

    Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Coco Vanille2/5
Vanille Sambag3/5
Ratings & consensus
Coco Vanille
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vanille Sambag
Sillage & projection
Vanille Sambag
Value for money
Vanille Sambag
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Coco Vanille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Coco VanilleMancera
Vanille SambagM. Micallef
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 2,734 votes
Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%
3.93/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 23%Had 15%Want 63%
Category winnerCoco VanilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
36%Like
15%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate

2,734 votes

33%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityVanille Sambag

SillageVanille Sambag

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value65
Category winnerVanille SambagBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
sweet92%
coconut84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
vanilla100%
white floral90%
coconut80%
powdery70%
soft spicy60%
sweet50%
Scent match69%Closely related · both vanilla, white floral and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
CoconutWhite Peach
Heart3 to 5 hours
Tiare FlowerYlang-YlangJasmine
Base6 to 8 hours
Madagascar VanillaWhite MuskWoody Notes
Top
CoconutStar Anise
Heart
Jasmine SambacJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
Base
Madagascar VanillaBenzoinWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Coco Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer100
Fall64
Winter50
Day100
Night47
Spring55
Summer45
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night70
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex19
Women78
Men22
Unisex11
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,142

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#26,073

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCoco VanilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Coco Vanille is an oriental vanilla perfume built around creamy coconut, ripe white peach, and rich Madagascar vanilla. Created by perfumer Pierre Montale, it sets an easygoing holiday tone right away. As the fruity opening settles, lush tiare flower, jasmine, and ylang-ylang introduce a sweet, sunscreen-like …

Reviews →

Vanille Sambag by M. Micallef is a distinct oriental floral that balances tropical coconut with a sophisticated jasmine heart. Madagascar vanilla and benzoin ground the composition, creating a creamy and resinous base that sits beautifully on skin. It is an versatile choice for those who want a sweet, warm scent that …

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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, Coco Vanille or Vanille Sambag?

Vanille Sambag takes 3 of 5 categories. Coco Vanille is rated 3.86/5 from 2,734 votes; Vanille Sambag is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes. Choose Coco Vanille for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vanille Sambag for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coco Vanille or Vanille Sambag?

Vanille Sambag lasts longest (Vanille Sambag 82/100, Coco Vanille 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coco Vanille or Vanille Sambag?

Vanille Sambag projects furthest (Vanille Sambag 72/100, Coco Vanille 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coco Vanille and Vanille Sambag smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, white floral and coconut accords. Common notes include Coconut, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Coco Vanille or Vanille Sambag better for summer or winter?

Coco Vanille suits daytime wear; Vanille Sambag suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coco Vanille and Vanille Sambag?

Coco Vanille has top notes of Coconut and White Peach, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk and Woody Notes. Vanille Sambag has top notes of Coconut and Star Anise, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Benzoin and White Musk.

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