Fragrance comparison

Devil's Vanilla vs Addiction Absolu

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

Devil's Vanilla

The Dua Brand

3.3517 votes

Rank #22,854 RumWarm Spicy

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Addiction Absolu

Vivamor Parfums

4.0575 votes

Rank #8,179 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Devil's Vanilla
Choose it for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Addiction Absolu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Devil's Vanilla2/5

Addiction Absolu2/5

Ratings & consensus: Addiction Absolu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Devil's Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Devil's Vanilla
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Addiction Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devil's VanillaThe Dua Brand

Addiction AbsoluVivamor Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

4.05/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerAddiction AbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

52%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDevil's Vanilla

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value62

Category winnerDevil's VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rum100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RumBourbon VanillaPink PepperAmberCoca-ColaDark ChocolateCardamomSandalwoodOrange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Dried FruitsRum

Heart

CognacIndonesian NutmegEgyptian Jasmine

Base

AmberBourbon VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRum, Bourbon Vanilla, Amber 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 season

Spring13

Summer13

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring18

Summer3

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

Men39

Unisex49

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#8,179

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerAddiction AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Devil's Vanilla leans into boozy vanilla with a cola twist rather than a simple dessert scent. Reviews point to a prominent rum opening, syrupy orange-vanilla cola facets, and a smoother ambery vanilla drydown, though some wearers get more powder and fizz than expected. It suits shoppers who enjoy sweet liquor-like fr…

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Addiction Absolu opens with a rich hit of dried fruit and rum, then settles into a darker mix of cognac, nutmeg, amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and soft musk. It reads warm, boozy, and slightly powdery rather than sugary. This suits shoppers who want a sensual cold-weather scent with a smooth, grown-up feel. Community fe…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Devil's Vanilla or Addiction Absolu?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Devil's Vanilla is rated 3.35/5 from 17 votes; Addiction Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 75 votes. Choose Devil's Vanilla for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Addiction Absolu for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Devil's Vanilla or Addiction Absolu?

They last about the same: Devil's Vanilla 73/100, Addiction Absolu 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Devil's Vanilla or Addiction Absolu?

Projection is very close: Devil's Vanilla 63/100, Addiction Absolu 63/100 for sillage.

Do Devil's Vanilla and Addiction Absolu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Rum, Bourbon Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Devil's Vanilla or Addiction Absolu better for summer or winter?

Devil's Vanilla suits evening wear; Addiction Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devil's Vanilla and Addiction Absolu?

Devil's Vanilla features Rum, Bourbon Vanilla, Pink Pepper, Amber and Coca-Cola. Addiction Absolu has top notes of Dried Fruits and Rum, heart notes of Cognac, Indonesian Nutmeg and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.