Fragrance comparison

Indian Coconut Nectar vs Nota Vanilla

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 706 ratings analysed

4 wins

Indian Coconut Nectar

Pacifica · 2010

3.71633 votes

Rank #15,232 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Nota Vanilla

Ulyka Parfums

2.5573 votes

Rank #20,903 SweetNutty

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Coconut Nectar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Indian Coconut Nectar
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nota Vanilla
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Indian Coconut Nectar4/7

Nota Vanilla3/7

Ratings & consensus: Indian Coconut Nectar
Community sentiment: Indian Coconut Nectar
Longevity: Nota Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Nota Vanilla
Value for money: Indian Coconut Nectar
Versatility: Nota Vanilla
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Indian Coconut Nectar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Indian Coconut NectarPacifica

Nota VanillaUlyka Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 55%

2.55/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 68%

Category winnerIndian Coconut NectarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

10%Hate

58 votes

23%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

48%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerIndian Coconut NectarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate39

Category winners

LongevityNota Vanilla

SillageNota Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value35

Category winnerIndian Coconut NectarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

coconut86%

sweet72%

lactonic58%

sweet100%

nutty90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

chocolate60%

amber50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Coconut WaterMandarin OrangeLemon Blossom

Heart

CoconutVanillaSugarTiare Flower

Base

Whipped CreamAlmondAmber

Top15-30 mins

HazelnutNougatVanilla

Heart2-4 hrs

Milk ChocolateWhipped CreamAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

AmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Whipped Cream, Almond and Amber. Durations are only published for Nota Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night25

Spring48

Summer29

Fall62

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNota VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men6

Unisex62

Women32

Date 38%Party 30%Casual 24%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,232

PerfumerBrook Harvey-Taylor

Launched2010

Reviews16

Overall rank#20,903

PerfumerStéphane Jerôme Pernodet

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerIndian Coconut NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Built around creamy vanilla and rich coconut, this gourmand scent from Pacifica delivers a sugary beach vibe. A soft base of whipped cream and almond keeps the scent feeling like warm coconut macaroons. It works best during warm sunny weather for casual daytime wear when you want a simple, budget-friendly fragrance.

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Ulyka Parfums Nota Vanilla is an intensely decadent gourmand centered on rich hazelnut, creamy nougat, and dark vanilla bean. From the initial spray, toasted nuts merge with buttery sweetness, creating the impression of warm bakery shortbread fresh from the oven. As the top layer settles on skin, a heart of melted mil…

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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, Indian Coconut Nectar or Nota Vanilla?

Indian Coconut Nectar takes 4 of 7 categories. Indian Coconut Nectar is rated 3.71/5 from 633 votes; Nota Vanilla is rated 2.55/5 from 73 votes. Choose Indian Coconut Nectar for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nota Vanilla for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Indian Coconut Nectar or Nota Vanilla?

Nota Vanilla lasts longest (Nota Vanilla 70/100, Indian Coconut Nectar 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indian Coconut Nectar or Nota Vanilla?

Nota Vanilla projects furthest (Nota Vanilla 66/100, Indian Coconut Nectar 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Coconut Nectar and Nota Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Whipped Cream, Almond and Amber.

Is Indian Coconut Nectar or Nota Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Indian Coconut Nectar is the stronger pick. For winter, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. Indian Coconut Nectar suits daytime wear; Nota Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indian Coconut Nectar and Nota Vanilla?

Indian Coconut Nectar has top notes of Coconut Water, Mandarin Orange and Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Coconut, Vanilla, Sugar and Tiare Flower, a base of Whipped Cream, Almond and Amber. Nota Vanilla has top notes of Hazelnut, Nougat and Vanilla, heart notes of Milk Chocolate, Whipped Cream and Almond, a base of Amber and White Musk.