Fragrance comparison

I Am Woman vs Note Vanillée

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,169 ratings analysed

6 wins

I Am Woman

Joan Collins

4.4825 votes

Rank #13,862 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Note Vanillée

M. Micallef

4.031,144 votes

Rank #1,662 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Am Woman takes 6 of 7 categories.

I Am Woman
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Note Vanillée
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

I Am Woman6/7

Note Vanillée1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I Am WomanJoan Collins

Note VanilléeM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 32%Had 2%Want 67%

4.03/ 5 · 1,144 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerI Am WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

42%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

875 votes

Category winnerI Am WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityI Am Woman

SillageI Am Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value47

Category winnerI Am WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

rum61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesOrangeMandarin OrangePeachLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineMossGreen NotesRose

Base6-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart

Floral NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaRumAmberCognacSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for I Am Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer55

Fall55

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring46

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerI Am WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men2

Unisex26

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#1,662

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews93

Category winnerNote VanilléeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joan Collins I Am Woman delivers an unapologetic throwback to bold twentieth-century glamour. The first spritz unleashes an energetic blast of bitter bergamot, juicy mandarin orange, and sweet peach nectar. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol vapors lift, velvety orange blossom and jasmine intertwine with ear…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, I Am Woman or Note Vanillée?

I Am Woman takes 6 of 7 categories. I Am Woman is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes; Note Vanillée is rated 4.03/5 from 1,144 votes. Choose I Am Woman for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Note Vanillée for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, I Am Woman or Note Vanillée?

I Am Woman lasts longest (I Am Woman 83/100, Note Vanillée 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I Am Woman or Note Vanillée?

I Am Woman projects furthest (I Am Woman 76/100, Note Vanillée 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I Am Woman and Note Vanillée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Amber.

Is I Am Woman or Note Vanillée better for summer or winter?

For summer, I Am Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, I Am Woman is the stronger pick. I Am Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I Am Woman and Note Vanillée?

I Am Woman has top notes of Citruses, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Moss and Green Notes, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. 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.