Fragrance comparison

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) vs Vanilla Veil

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 416 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)

Zara

4.05352 votes

Rank #1,906 VanillaSweet

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Vanilla Veil

Bjork and Berries

3.5264 votes

Rank #12,193 WoodyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Vanilla Veil
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)4/7

Vanilla Veil3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)
Community sentiment: Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)
Longevity: Vanilla Veil
Sillage & projection: Vanilla Veil
Value for money: Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)
Versatility: Vanilla Veil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)Zara

Vanilla VeilBjork and Berries

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 352 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

Category winnerGleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

238 votes

47%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

9%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerGleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Veil

SillageVanilla Veil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value51

Category winnerGleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet86%

powdery72%

savory58%

yellow floral44%

lactonic30%

woody100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

nutty61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rice

Heart

Mimosa

Base

Vanilla

Top

PistachioMandarin

Heart

Almond BlossomAmberMimosa

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMimosa and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer30

Fall100

Winter65

Day87

Night100

Category winnerVanilla VeilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

Men10

Unisex19

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,906

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews99

Overall rank#12,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerGleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) by Zara is a cozy, comforting scent centered on a creamy rice pudding accord. Soft mimosa brings a delicate yellow floral touch, while a generous vanilla base anchors the fragrance with warmth. Ideal for cooler weather, this feminine perfume offers a comforting, dreamlike experien…

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Vanilla Veil is a soft pistachio gourmand with a brighter, fruit-tinged opening than its name suggests. It starts airy and sweet, then settles into almond blossom, amber, sandalwood and a powdery woody base. On skin, it usually reads more like pistachio, pastry and creamy woods than a deep vanilla bomb. It suits coole…

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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, Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) or Vanilla Veil?

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) takes 4 of 7 categories. Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) is rated 4.05/5 from 352 votes; Vanilla Veil is rated 3.52/5 from 64 votes. Choose Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Vanilla Veil for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) or Vanilla Veil?

Vanilla Veil lasts longest (Vanilla Veil 72/100, Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) or Vanilla Veil?

Vanilla Veil projects furthest (Vanilla Veil 63/100, Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) and Vanilla Veil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Mimosa and Vanilla.

Is Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) or Vanilla Veil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Veil is the stronger pick. For winter, Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) is the stronger pick. Vanilla Veil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) and Vanilla Veil?

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) has top notes of Rice, heart notes of Mimosa, a base of Vanilla. Vanilla Veil has top notes of Pistachio and Mandarin, heart notes of Almond Blossom, Amber and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli.