Hex vs Vanilla Firenze
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla Firenze takes 4 of 5 categories.
HexChoose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vanilla FirenzeChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hex1/5
Vanilla Firenze4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vanilla Firenze
- Sillage & projection
- Vanilla Firenze
- Value for money
- Vanilla Firenze
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Hex
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Firenze
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HexRoyal CrownVanilla FirenzeGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%
4.01/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
49%Love
19%Like
19%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
172 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla Firenze
SillageVanilla Firenze
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla FirenzeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
white floral92%
tuberose84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
vanilla100%
warm spicy90%
amber80%
powdery70%
fresh spicy60%
balsamic50%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-40 mins
CardamomSaffronPlumBlack PepperPink PepperBirch
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberoseBlue LotusJasmine SambacTurkish Rose
Base8-10+ hrs
Mysore SandalwoodCypressIncenseMyrrhOudPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black PepperCardamomCarrot Seeds
Heart2 to 4 hours
MyrrhIris ButterSiam Benzoin
Base4 to 7 hours
Bourbon Vanilla
Category winnerHexLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring35
Summer17
Fall98
Winter100
Day66
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,024
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,366
PerfumerAlex Lee, Véronique Nyberg
Launched—
Reviews37
Category winnerVanilla FirenzeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHex by Royal Crown opens with an intoxicating rush of spiced plum, crushed black pepper, and golden saffron, underpinned by the leathery smoke of birch. As the bright initial crackle settles, a lavish floral heart takes over, pairing heady tuberose and Turkish rose with aquatic blue lotus and honeyed jasmine sambac. T…
Reviews →Vanilla Firenze by Gucci presents a warm spicy vanilla profile built around resinous warmth and earthy iris butter. The opening delivers a crackle of black pepper and cardamom softened by the airy, powdery texture of carrot seeds. In the heart, rich myrrh and sweet Siam benzoin deepen the blend, creating a balsamic wa…
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, Hex or Vanilla Firenze?
Vanilla Firenze takes 4 of 5 categories. Hex is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Vanilla Firenze is rated 4.01/5 from 172 votes. Choose Hex for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vanilla Firenze for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Hex or Vanilla Firenze?
Vanilla Firenze lasts longest (Vanilla Firenze 64/100, Hex 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hex or Vanilla Firenze?
Vanilla Firenze projects furthest (Vanilla Firenze 51/100, Hex 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hex and Vanilla Firenze smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper and Myrrh.
Is Hex or Vanilla Firenze better for summer or winter?
Hex suits day or night wear; Vanilla Firenze suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hex and Vanilla Firenze?
Hex has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Plum and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Blue Lotus, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Cypress, Incense and Myrrh. Vanilla Firenze has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Myrrh, Iris Butter and Siam Benzoin, a base of Bourbon Vanilla.
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