Fragrance comparison

Drowning in Vanilla vs Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

3 wins

Drowning in Vanilla

The Dua Brand

4.05176 votes

Rank #2,277 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace

The Dua Brand

2.002 votes

Rank #72,128 WoodyBalsamic

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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 Vanilla By The Fireplace
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Drowning in Vanilla3/4

Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning in Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Drowning in Vanilla
Value for money: Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace
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 Vanilla By The FireplaceThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 37%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityDrowning in Vanilla

SillageDrowning in Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDrowning In Vanilla By The FireplaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

woody100%

balsamic90%

amber80%

aromatic70%

green60%

citrus50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

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

Orange BlossomBlack CurrantCashmere Woodjuniper berryTurkish RoseGreen NotesGuaiac WoodPink PepperPeru BalsamSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Sandalwood, Turkish Rose and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex73

Women16

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 34%Casual 29%Party 23%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#72,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 Vanilla By The Fireplace by The Dua Brand brings together sweet bakery richness and dry hearth smoke in a thick Extrait de Parfum. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy ginger, pink pepper, and bright bergamot that cuts straight through the dense sweetness. Within twenty minutes, roasted chestnut…

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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 Vanilla By The Fireplace?

Drowning in Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories. Drowning in Vanilla is rated 4.05/5 from 176 votes; Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace is rated 2.00/5 from 2 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 Vanilla By The Fireplace for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Drowning in Vanilla or Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace?

Drowning in Vanilla lasts longest (Drowning in Vanilla 86/100, Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drowning in Vanilla or Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace?

Drowning in Vanilla projects furthest (Drowning in Vanilla 77/100, Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drowning in Vanilla and Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Turkish Rose and Green Notes.

Is Drowning in Vanilla or Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace better for summer or winter?

Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning in Vanilla and Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace?

Drowning in Vanilla features Vanilla, Ginger, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Cardamom. Drowning In Vanilla By The Fireplace features Orange Blossom, Black Currant, Cashmere Wood, juniper berry and Turkish Rose.