Fragrance comparison

Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman vs Royal Vanilla

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 465 ratings analysed

Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman

Sakamichi Parfums · 2019

2.502 votes

Rank #69,805 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Royal Vanilla

Mancera

3.92463 votes

Rank #4,454 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money.
Royal Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman1/4

Royal Vanilla3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Royal Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Royal Vanilla
Value for money: Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Royal Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ice by Sakamichi Rose WomanSakamichi Parfums

Royal VanillaMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

3.92/ 5 · 463 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

40%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

463 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Vanilla

SillageRoyal Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value53

Category winnerIce by Sakamichi Rose WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

sweet69%

musky61%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

violet69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotBlood OrangeGrapefruitChampagne

Heart

Orange BlossomRoseMagnoliaPeach BlossomVioletOzonic notes

Base

VanillaAmberWhite MuskCedarCaramelPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Rose WaterRoseRhubarb LeafCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRose PetalsCaramelOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaAmberPatchouli LeafWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rose, Violet and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Royal Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer27

Fall96

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men7

Unisex46

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,454

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews77

Category winnerRoyal VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman opens with a lively splash of chilled pink champagne, tart blood orange, and sparkling bergamot that feels like an iced citrus spritz on a sunny morning. As the bubbly citrus settles on your skin, a dewy floral bouquet of pink rose, creamy magnolia, and sweet peach blossom unfolds with a cl…

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Mancera Royal Vanilla opens with a crisp snap of rhubarb leaf and citrus before plunging into a dense bath of spun caramel, damask rose petals, and powdery violet. This is not a simple kitchen vanilla. The base brings forward dark patchouli leaf and golden amber, grounding the confection with serious woodsy backbone. …

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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, Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman or Royal Vanilla?

Royal Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories. Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Royal Vanilla is rated 3.92/5 from 463 votes. Choose Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Choose Royal Vanilla for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman or Royal Vanilla?

Royal Vanilla lasts longest (Royal Vanilla 75/100, Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman or Royal Vanilla?

Royal Vanilla projects furthest (Royal Vanilla 68/100, Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman and Royal Vanilla smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose, Violet and Vanilla.

Is Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman or Royal Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Royal Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman and Royal Vanilla?

Ice by Sakamichi Rose Woman has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Blood Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Magnolia and Peach Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, White Musk and Cedar. Royal Vanilla has top notes of Rose Water, Rose, Rhubarb Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Rose Petals, Caramel and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli Leaf and White Musk.