Fragrance comparison

Drowning in Vanilla vs Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 180 ratings analysed

3 wins

Drowning in Vanilla

The Dua Brand

4.05176 votes

Rank #2,277 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

The Dua Brand

4.254 votes

Rank #39,961 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning in Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories.

Drowning in Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Drowning in Vanilla3/4

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning in Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Drowning in Vanilla
Value for money: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Drowning in Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning in VanillaThe Dua Brand

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

17%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

66 votes

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDrowning in Vanilla

SillageDrowning in Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value88

Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaGingerBergamotPink PepperCardamomSandalwoodTurkish RoseBenzoinCedarMuskGreen NotesAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Guaiac WoodCardamomIncenseToffeeBourbon VanillaPink PepperGreen AppleBrandyCaramelBlack CurrantSandalwoodBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex73

Women16

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 38%Party 31%Casual 21%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#39,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDrowning in VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A spicy vanilla with a bright citrus lift, Drowning in Vanilla opens sharper than its name suggests, then settles into a sweeter, creamier vanilla over woods, musk and resin. On skin it often reads more aromatic and woody than dessert-like. It may suit shoppers who enjoy Ani-style vanilla with extra spice and projecti…

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Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme by The Dua Brand serves up a rich, dessert-style aroma centered around baked green apple, warm caramel, and smooth bourbon vanilla. Right from the first spray, you get a splash of crisp bergamot cut through with dark brandy and sweet butter toffee. As the fragrance warms up on y…

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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, Drowning in Vanilla or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

Drowning in Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories. Drowning in Vanilla is rated 4.05/5 from 176 votes; Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Drowning in Vanilla for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Drowning in Vanilla or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

Drowning in Vanilla lasts longest (Drowning in Vanilla 86/100, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drowning in Vanilla or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

Drowning in Vanilla projects furthest (Drowning in Vanilla 77/100, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drowning in Vanilla and Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Sandalwood.

Is Drowning in Vanilla or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme better for summer or winter?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning in Vanilla and Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

Drowning in Vanilla features Vanilla, Ginger, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Cardamom. Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme features Guaiac Wood, Cardamom, Incense, Toffee and Bourbon Vanilla.