Fragrance comparison

Feu d'Artifice vs Hot Sweet Vanilla

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Feu d'Artifice

L'Eau De Cassis

4.504 votes

Rank #38,774 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Hot Sweet Vanilla

Negligé Perfume Lab

4.0040 votes

Rank #32,206 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hot Sweet Vanilla takes 1 of 1 categories.

Feu d'Artifice
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hot Sweet Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Feu d'Artifice0/1

Hot Sweet Vanilla1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Feu d'ArtificeL'Eau De Cassis

Hot Sweet VanillaNegligé Perfume Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 14%Had 24%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

38%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

almond84%

amber77%

cacao69%

citrus61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

almond77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaCacao PodAlmondOrangeAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotVetiver

Heart

Madagascar VanillaVanillaCinnamonCacao Pod

Base

AlmondPearJasmine

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Cacao Pod and Almond. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring64

Summer36

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,206

PerfumerMaria Chaikovskaya

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHot Sweet VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feu d'Artifice opens with a quick spark of orange zest before settling into a dense base of cacao pod, dark patchouli, and creamy almond. The warmth of amber grounds the scent, creating a cozy companion for chilly November evenings and quiet indoor gatherings. It sits comfortably on skin without feeling overly sticky …

Reviews →

Negligé Perfume Lab Hot Sweet Vanilla pairs thick Madagascar vanilla with toasted cinnamon and dark cacao pod. Sharp bergamot and earthy vetiver cut through the sugar early, while almond and honeyed pear give the base a dense pastry feel. Wear it on chilly winter evenings or cozy autumn dates when you want a rich gour…

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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, Feu d'Artifice or Hot Sweet Vanilla?

Hot Sweet Vanilla takes 1 of 1 categories. Feu d'Artifice is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Hot Sweet Vanilla is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes. Choose Feu d'Artifice for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hot Sweet Vanilla for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do Feu d'Artifice and Hot Sweet Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Cacao Pod and Almond.

Is Feu d'Artifice or Hot Sweet Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Feu d'Artifice suits daytime wear; Hot Sweet Vanilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Feu d'Artifice and Hot Sweet Vanilla?

Feu d'Artifice features Vanilla, Cacao Pod, Almond, Orange and Amber. Hot Sweet Vanilla has top notes of Bergamot and Vetiver, heart notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Cacao Pod, a base of Almond, Pear and Jasmine.