Fragrance comparison

Egoiste vs Habano Vanilla

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 7,422 ratings analysed

Egoiste

Chanel

4.227,119 votes

Rank #25,715 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Habano Vanilla

ArteOlfatto

4.00303 votes

Rank #2,157 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Habano Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories.

Egoiste
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Habano Vanilla
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Egoiste2/7

Habano Vanilla5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EgoisteChanel

Habano VanillaArteOlfatto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 7,119 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 303 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

Category winnerEgoisteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

7,119 votes

34%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerEgoisteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityHabano Vanilla

SillageHabano Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value64

Category winnerHabano VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

cinnamon84%

rose77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Brazilian RosewoodCorianderSicilian MandarinMahogany

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonDamask RoseCarnation

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTobaccoVanillaLeatherAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

CinnamonCarnationGinger

Heart

TobaccoCoriander

Base

VanillaTolu BalsamTonka BeanWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cinnamon, Carnation and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Egoiste, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Spring38

Summer17

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerHabano VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

Men15

Unisex74

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,715

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,157

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews79

Category winnerHabano VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Egoiste is a bold woody fragrance for men that balances dry spices with rich woods. The scent opens with a burst of Brazilian rosewood, sharp coriander, and a slice of tart Sicilian mandarin. Within fifteen minutes, the heart takes over with warm cinnamon, peppery carnation, and a dark Damask rose that smells v…

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Habano Vanilla is a rich, spicy tobacco vanilla with plenty of cinnamon up top and a dense, sweet core. It opens warm and aromatic, then settles into a syrupy mix of vanilla, tonka, balsam, and dry woods. It tends to suit cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who enjoys bold gourmand tobaccos. If you already like the…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Egoiste or Habano Vanilla?

Habano Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories. Egoiste is rated 4.22/5 from 7,119 votes; Habano Vanilla is rated 4.00/5 from 303 votes. Choose Egoiste for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Habano Vanilla for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Egoiste or Habano Vanilla?

Habano Vanilla lasts longest (Habano Vanilla 82/100, Egoiste 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Egoiste or Habano Vanilla?

Habano Vanilla projects furthest (Habano Vanilla 73/100, Egoiste 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Egoiste and Habano Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cinnamon, Carnation and Tobacco.

Is Egoiste or Habano Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Egoiste is the stronger pick. For winter, Egoiste is the stronger pick. Egoiste suits evening wear; Habano Vanilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Egoiste and Habano Vanilla?

Egoiste has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Sicilian Mandarin and Mahogany, heart notes of Cinnamon, Damask Rose and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla and Leather. Habano Vanilla has top notes of Cinnamon, Carnation and Ginger, heart notes of Tobacco and Coriander, a base of Vanilla, Tolu Balsam, Tonka Bean and Woody Notes.