Fragrance comparison

Dusk I vs I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dusk I

Arrogant Cat

3.8628 votes

Rank #51,288 CitrusLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem

Laurence Dumont

4.502 votes

Rank #53,848 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dusk I takes 2 of 2 categories.

Dusk I
Choose it for a citrus and lactonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Dusk I2/2

I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Dusk I
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dusk I

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dusk IArrogant Cat

I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X TremLaurence Dumont

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 22%Had 18%Want 60%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageDusk I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lactonic91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

white floral65%

woody56%

woody100%

vanilla88%

powdery77%

lactonic65%

warm spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both vanilla, lactonic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeMilk

Heart

Lilyplum

Base

VanilleVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

Milk

Heart2-3 hrs

Vanille

Base4-6 hrs

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesMilk and Vanille. Durations are only published for I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDusk IHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dusk I by Arrogant Cat is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Dusk I was launched in 2011. Top notes are Orange and Milk; middle notes are Lily and plum; base notes are Vanille and Virginia Cedar.

Reviews →

I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem by Laurence Dumont smells like a warm mug of sweetened milk poured over split vanilla beans and soft blonde sandalwood. The opening greets you with a creamy, lactonic sweetness reminiscent of vanilla pudding or steamed milk, without feeling sticky or cloying. Within half an hour, the …

Reviews →

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, Dusk I or I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem?

Dusk I takes 2 of 2 categories. Dusk I is rated 3.86/5 from 28 votes; I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dusk I for a citrus and lactonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem for a woody and vanilla character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Dusk I or I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem?

Dusk I projects furthest (Dusk I 65/100, I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dusk I and I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, lactonic and woody accords. Common notes include Milk and Vanille.

Is Dusk I or I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem better for summer or winter?

Dusk I suits day or night wear; I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dusk I and I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem?

Dusk I has top notes of Orange and Milk, heart notes of Lily and plum, a base of Vanille and Virginia Cedar. I'm Free Gousse de Vanille X Trem has top notes of Milk, heart notes of Vanille, a base of Sandalwood.