Fragrance comparison

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache vs Nota Vanilla

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 466 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache

Laura Mercier

3.70393 votes

Rank #6,347 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Nota Vanilla

Ulyka Parfums

2.5573 votes

Rank #20,903 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Nota Vanilla
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache6/7

Nota Vanilla1/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache
Community sentiment: Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache
Longevity: Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache
Sillage & projection: Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache
Value for money: Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache
Versatility: Nota Vanilla
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau Gourmande Creme de PistacheLaura Mercier

Nota VanillaUlyka Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 393 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

2.55/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 68%

Category winnerEau Gourmande Creme de PistacheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

23%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

48%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerEau Gourmande Creme de PistacheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate39

Category winners

LongevityEau Gourmande Creme de Pistache

SillageEau Gourmande Creme de Pistache

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value35

Category winnerEau Gourmande Creme de PistacheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty90%

woody80%

vanilla70%

lactonic60%

caramel50%

sweet100%

nutty90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

chocolate60%

amber50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both sweet, nutty and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PistachioWhipped CreamPralineCaramelWhite HoneyMexican chocolateHazelnutAlmondVanilleFruity NotesOrchidBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

HazelnutNougatVanilla

Heart2-4 hrs

Milk ChocolateWhipped CreamAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

AmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesWhipped Cream, Hazelnut and Almond. Durations are only published for Nota Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer15

Fall77

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Spring48

Summer29

Fall62

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNota VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Men6

Unisex62

Women32

Date 38%Party 30%Casual 24%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,347

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#20,903

PerfumerStéphane Jerôme Pernodet

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerEau Gourmande Creme de PistacheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache delivers a rich, nutty profile defined by pistachio, almond, and praline. This floral fruity gourmand scent settles into a creamy, honeyed finish that warms up beautifully on skin. Best suited for autumn and winter months, it offers a comforting, edible presence that feels…

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Ulyka Parfums Nota Vanilla is an intensely decadent gourmand centered on rich hazelnut, creamy nougat, and dark vanilla bean. From the initial spray, toasted nuts merge with buttery sweetness, creating the impression of warm bakery shortbread fresh from the oven. As the top layer settles on skin, a heart of melted mil…

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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, Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache or Nota Vanilla?

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache is rated 3.70/5 from 393 votes; Nota Vanilla is rated 2.55/5 from 73 votes. Choose Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Nota Vanilla for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache or Nota Vanilla?

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache lasts longest (Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache 73/100, Nota Vanilla 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache or Nota Vanilla?

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache projects furthest (Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache 69/100, Nota Vanilla 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache and Nota Vanilla smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, nutty and woody accords. Common notes include Whipped Cream, Hazelnut and Almond.

Is Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache or Nota Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache is the stronger pick. Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache suits daytime wear; Nota Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache and Nota Vanilla?

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache features Pistachio, Whipped Cream, Praline, Caramel and White Honey. Nota Vanilla has top notes of Hazelnut, Nougat and Vanilla, heart notes of Milk Chocolate, Whipped Cream and Almond, a base of Amber and White Musk.