Fragrance comparison

Hessonite Kosmos vs Note Vanillée

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,151 ratings analysed

Hessonite Kosmos

Samy Andraus Fragrances

3.007 votes

Rank #71,223 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Note Vanillée

M. Micallef

4.031,144 votes

Rank #1,662 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Note Vanillée takes 4 of 4 categories.

Hessonite Kosmos
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Note Vanillée
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Hessonite Kosmos0/4

Note Vanillée4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hessonite KosmosSamy Andraus Fragrances

Note VanilléeM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

4.03/ 5 · 1,144 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

0%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

42%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

875 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNote Vanillée

SillageNote Vanillée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNote VanilléeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

fruity60%

sweet50%

vanilla100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

rum61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachCardamomCitrusesPatchouli

Heart

CognacRumDavanaJasmine

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

Top

Mandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart

Floral NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaRumAmberCognacSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Cognac, Rum and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter75

Day40

Night100

Spring46

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

Men2

Unisex26

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,662

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews93

Category winnerNote VanilléeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hessonite Kosmos opens with ripe peach and sharp cardamom before settling into a thick heart of cognac, rum, and davana. The dry-down relies on cashmeran and sandalwood to ground the boozy sweetness. It suits cool autumn nights when you want a rich fruity gourmand with a spicy bite.

Reviews →

Note Vanillée by M. Micallef creates a warm, boozy aura that defines cozy winter wear. This blend centers on a rich vanilla base, lifted by crisp mandarin and spiced with cognac. It provides a dense, comforting presence on the skin that works well for formal evenings or quiet nights at home. It remains a staple for th…

Reviews →

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, Hessonite Kosmos or Note Vanillée?

Note Vanillée takes 4 of 4 categories. Hessonite Kosmos is rated 3.00/5 from 7 votes; Note Vanillée is rated 4.03/5 from 1,144 votes. Choose Hessonite Kosmos for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Note Vanillée for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hessonite Kosmos or Note Vanillée?

Note Vanillée lasts longest (Note Vanillée 72/100, Hessonite Kosmos 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hessonite Kosmos or Note Vanillée?

Projection is very close: Note Vanillée 61/100, Hessonite Kosmos 60/100 for sillage.

Do Hessonite Kosmos and Note Vanillée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Cognac, Rum and Jasmine.

Is Hessonite Kosmos or Note Vanillée better for summer or winter?

Hessonite Kosmos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hessonite Kosmos and Note Vanillée?

Hessonite Kosmos has top notes of Peach, Cardamom, Citruses and Patchouli, heart notes of Cognac, Rum, Davana and Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Vetiver. Note Vanillée has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Rum, Amber and Cognac.