Fragrance comparison

December Vanilla vs Al Mukhtalif Signature

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 887 ratings analysed

December Vanilla

PARIS CORNER

3.93843 votes

Rank #3,282 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Al Mukhtalif Signature

Nusuk

4.3244 votes

Rank #8,771 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Mukhtalif Signature takes 4 of 7 categories.

December Vanilla
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al Mukhtalif Signature
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

December Vanilla3/7

Al Mukhtalif Signature4/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Mukhtalif Signature
Community sentiment: Al Mukhtalif Signature
Longevity: Al Mukhtalif Signature
Sillage & projection: Al Mukhtalif Signature
Value for money: December Vanilla
Versatility: December Vanilla
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: December Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

December VanillaPARIS CORNER

Al Mukhtalif SignatureNusuk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 843 votes

Have 53%Had 9%Want 38%

4.32/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 72%

Category winnerAl Mukhtalif SignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

28%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

843 votes

66%Love

16%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerAl Mukhtalif SignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAl Mukhtalif Signature

SillageAl Mukhtalif Signature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value68

Category winnerDecember VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla91%

warm spicy83%

rum74%

woody65%

patchouli56%

woody100%

oud90%

patchouli80%

rose70%

powdery60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RumVanilla OrchidJasmine

Heart3 to 4 hours

VanillaCreme BruleeSpicy NotesTonka BeanLeatherRose

Base5 to 7 hours

Brown sugarPatchouliAgarwoodOudAmberMusk

Top

OudSandalwoodRoseAmberBergamotNeroliJasmine

Heart

AgarwoodPatchouliCedarLemon

Base

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Vanilla, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for December Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer11

Fall87

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring38

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDecember VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex41

Women55

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews131

Overall rank#8,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerDecember VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

December Vanilla by PARIS CORNER presents a dense, decadent gourmand profile that centers around sweet vanilla and boozy rum. The fragrance opens with a rich pour of rum alongside floral touches of vanilla orchid and jasmine. As the initial alcoholic burst settles, the heart reveals a thick dessert accord of creme bru…

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Al Mukhtalif Signature by Nusuk delivers a bold, deep blend of smoky oud, velvety red rose, and creamy sandalwood right from the first spray. Bright flashes of bergamot and neroli cut through the heavy opening before settling into a warm core of cedar, earthy patchouli, and golden amber. As hours pass, smooth vanilla …

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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, December Vanilla or Al Mukhtalif Signature?

Al Mukhtalif Signature takes 4 of 7 categories. December Vanilla is rated 3.93/5 from 843 votes; Al Mukhtalif Signature is rated 4.32/5 from 44 votes. Choose December Vanilla for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Al Mukhtalif Signature for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, December Vanilla or Al Mukhtalif Signature?

Al Mukhtalif Signature lasts longest (Al Mukhtalif Signature 87/100, December Vanilla 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, December Vanilla or Al Mukhtalif Signature?

Al Mukhtalif Signature projects furthest (Al Mukhtalif Signature 77/100, December Vanilla 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do December Vanilla and Al Mukhtalif Signature smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Vanilla, Rose and Patchouli.

Is December Vanilla or Al Mukhtalif Signature better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Mukhtalif Signature is the stronger pick. For winter, December Vanilla is the stronger pick. December Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in December Vanilla and Al Mukhtalif Signature?

December Vanilla has top notes of Rum, Vanilla Orchid and Jasmine, heart notes of Vanilla, Creme Brulee, Spicy Notes and Tonka Bean, a base of Brown sugar, Patchouli, Agarwood and Oud. Al Mukhtalif Signature has top notes of Oud, Sandalwood, Rose and Amber, heart notes of Agarwood, Patchouli, Cedar and Lemon, a base of Musk and Vanilla.