Fragrance comparison

Espiritu Pirata vs Vanilla Berry

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Espiritu Pirata

Nadia Z · 2014

3.8910 votes

Rank #39,656 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Vanilla Berry

Umma Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #55,435 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Espiritu Pirata takes 2 of 4 categories.

Espiritu Pirata
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanilla Berry
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Espiritu Pirata2/4

Vanilla Berry1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Espiritu Pirata
Value for money: Vanilla Berry
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Espiritu Pirata

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Espiritu PirataNadia Z

Vanilla BerryUmma Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEspiritu Pirata

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVanilla BerryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet77%

honey61%

floral53%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RumMuhuhuCacao PodBeeswaxHoneyTonka BeanSpicesVanillaSandalwoodMimosaPatchouliLotus

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryOrangeGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRumRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaCacao Pod

InformationalShared notesRum, Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Vanilla Berry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 36%Casual 26%Party 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,656

PerfumerNadia Zuodar

Launched2014

Reviews3

Overall rank#55,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEspiritu PirataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nadia Z Espiritu Pirata is an artisanal fragrance blending dark Martinique rum, raw beeswax, and cacao. Created by perfumer Nadia Zuodar, this dry woody vanilla offers a rustic alternative to modern sweet gourmands. It is a long-lasting, heavy choice for cold weather and serious collectors.

Reviews →

Vanilla Berry by Umma Perfumes delivers an unexpected twist on gourmand warmth. It ignores the usual syrupy sugar traps. The opening punches through with zesty orange and brisk ginger, kept dry and earthy by a sprig of herbal rosemary. You might notice a sharp splash of perfumer alcohol during the first three minutes,…

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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, Espiritu Pirata or Vanilla Berry?

Espiritu Pirata takes 2 of 4 categories. Espiritu Pirata is rated 3.89/5 from 10 votes; Vanilla Berry is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Espiritu Pirata for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Berry for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Espiritu Pirata or Vanilla Berry?

They last about the same: Espiritu Pirata 80/100, Vanilla Berry 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Espiritu Pirata or Vanilla Berry?

Espiritu Pirata projects furthest (Espiritu Pirata 81/100, Vanilla Berry 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Espiritu Pirata and Vanilla Berry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rum, Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Espiritu Pirata or Vanilla Berry better for summer or winter?

Espiritu Pirata suits evening wear; Vanilla Berry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espiritu Pirata and Vanilla Berry?

Espiritu Pirata features Rum, Muhuhu, Cacao Pod, Beeswax and Honey. Vanilla Berry has top notes of Rosemary, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, Rum and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cacao Pod.