Fragrance comparison

Fudge vs Nota Vanilla

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Fudge

Nabeel

4.577 votes

Rank #41,812 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Nota Vanilla

Ulyka Parfums

2.5573 votes

Rank #20,903 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nota Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fudge
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nota Vanilla
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fudge1/4

Nota Vanilla3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FudgeNabeel

Nota VanillaUlyka Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

2.55/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

23%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

48%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate39

Category winners

LongevityNota Vanilla

SillageNota Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value35

Category winnerFudgeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla88%

nutty77%

woody65%

chocolate53%

powdery42%

sweet100%

nutty90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

chocolate60%

amber50%

Scent match69%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and nutty

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dark ChocolateBrowniePink PepperAlmond

Heart

HazelnutSandalwoodBenzoin

Base

VanillaWhipped CreamBrown sugarMuskCedarwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

HazelnutNougatVanilla

Heart2-4 hrs

Milk ChocolateWhipped CreamAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

AmberWhite Musk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring48

Summer29

Fall62

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

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#41,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,903

PerfumerStéphane Jerôme Pernodet

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNota VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fudge is a dessert-style gourmand built around dark chocolate, brownie, hazelnut and vanilla. It opens rich and sweet, then settles into a creamier, softer dry-down with whipped cream, brown sugar, sandalwood and a light woody-musky base. If you enjoy dense, edible scents and want something cosy for cooler weather, th…

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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, Fudge or Nota Vanilla?

Nota Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories. Fudge is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes; Nota Vanilla is rated 2.55/5 from 73 votes. Choose Fudge for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nota Vanilla for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fudge or Nota Vanilla?

Nota Vanilla lasts longest (Nota Vanilla 70/100, Fudge 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fudge or Nota Vanilla?

Nota Vanilla projects furthest (Nota Vanilla 66/100, Fudge 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fudge and Nota Vanilla smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and nutty accords. Common notes include Almond, Hazelnut, Vanilla and Whipped Cream.

Is Fudge or Nota Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Fudge suits evening wear; Nota Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fudge and Nota Vanilla?

Fudge has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Brownie, Pink Pepper and Almond, heart notes of Hazelnut, Sandalwood and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Whipped Cream, Brown sugar and Musk. 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.