Fragrance comparison

London Glam vs Mini Vanille

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 180 ratings analysed

London Glam

Rimmel

4.1042 votes

Rank #44,538 FloralSweet

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Mini Vanille

Ulric de Varens

3.49138 votes

Rank #17,918 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

London Glam
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mini Vanille
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

London Glam3/7

Mini Vanille3/7

Ratings & consensus: London Glam
Community sentiment: London Glam
Longevity: Mini Vanille
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Mini Vanille
Versatility: London Glam
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mini Vanille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London GlamRimmel

Mini VanilleUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 33%Had 49%Want 18%

3.49/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 35%Had 38%Want 28%

Category winnerLondon GlamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

20%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

3%Hate

138 votes

Category winnerLondon GlamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityMini Vanille

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMini VanilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet83%

fruity65%

tropical48%

white floral30%

vanilla100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

woody70%

powdery60%

tropical50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FreesiaOrchidMangoPineappleJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VanilleWoody NotesMangoApricotOrchid

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrchid and Mango. Durations are only published for Mini Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall15

Winter25

Day100

Night21

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerLondon GlamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex9

Women88

Casual 48%Date 22%Work 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMini VanilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London Glam is a bright floral fruity scent built around tropical fruit and soft flowers. Mango and pineapple give it a juicy, playful opening, while freesia, orchid, and jasmine keep it light, sweet, and feminine. It reads like an easy spring and daytime perfume, especially if you enjoy cheerful fruity florals that s…

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Mini Vanille by Ulric de Varens opens with an unexpected flash of tart apricot leaf and ripe mango rather than pure dessert sugar. The sweetness arrives fast. Warm orchid petals soon mingle with a slightly rough, earthy cedar base that keeps the tropical fruit grounded. Within twenty minutes, the blend settles into a …

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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, London Glam or Mini Vanille?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. London Glam is rated 4.10/5 from 42 votes; Mini Vanille is rated 3.49/5 from 138 votes. Choose London Glam for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mini Vanille for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, London Glam or Mini Vanille?

Mini Vanille lasts longest (Mini Vanille 56/100, London Glam 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London Glam or Mini Vanille?

Projection is very close: London Glam 57/100, Mini Vanille 57/100 for sillage.

Do London Glam and Mini Vanille smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Orchid and Mango.

Is London Glam or Mini Vanille better for summer or winter?

For summer, London Glam is the stronger pick. For winter, Mini Vanille is the stronger pick. London Glam suits daytime wear; Mini Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.