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Cuore vs Vanilla Shot

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

Updated 316 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuore takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Cuore

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Vanilla Shot

    Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cuore4/5
Vanilla Shot1/5
Ratings & consensus
Cuore
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Cuore
Sillage & projection
Cuore
Value for money
Cuore
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vanilla Shot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CuoreGrande
Vanilla ShotOlfactive Studio
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.45/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%
3.65/ 5 · 296 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerCuoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
70%Love
10%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

24%Love
39%Like
16%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate

296 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityCuore

SillageCuore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value37
Category winnerCuoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet86%
amber72%
woody58%
warm spicy44%
vanilla30%
amber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange
Heart
PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane
Base
AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin
Top
SaffronAldehydesCoriander
Heart
Dried FruitsOpoponaxRose
Base
VanillaMyrrhBenzoinCaramel
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Dried Fruits, Vanilla and Opoponax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer9
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men21
Unisex57
Women21
Men16
Unisex59
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,369

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,427

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerVanilla ShotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuore by Grande opens with tart Clementine and dry saffron, quickly shifting into a dense heart of stewed plum, fig, and dark liquor. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and sticky toffee come forward. A heavy base of labdanum amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood anchors the scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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Vanilla Shot by Olfactive Studio starts with a dry, peppery blast that catches you off guard. Instead of a standard bakery sweetness, saffron and coriander create a dusty, warm spice frame. A clean, soapy pop of aldehydes cuts through the initial heat. As it settles on skin, the fragrance turns resinous and thick, sho…

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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, Cuore or Vanilla Shot?

Cuore takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes; Vanilla Shot is rated 3.65/5 from 296 votes. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vanilla Shot for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cuore or Vanilla Shot?

Cuore lasts longest (Cuore 78/100, Vanilla Shot 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuore or Vanilla Shot?

Cuore projects furthest (Cuore 75/100, Vanilla Shot 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuore and Vanilla Shot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Saffron, Dried Fruits, Vanilla and Opoponax.

Is Cuore or Vanilla Shot better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cuore and Vanilla Shot?

Cuore has top notes of Incense, Spices, Iris and Red Berries, heart notes of Plum, Raisin, Dried Fruits and Blackberry, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. Vanilla Shot has top notes of Saffron, Aldehydes and Coriander, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Opoponax and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Myrrh, Benzoin and Caramel.

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