Lost in Translation vs Vanille de Madagascar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Lost in TranslationChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanille de MadagascarChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lost in Translation2/5
Vanille de Madagascar2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanille de Madagascar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lost in Translation
- Sillage & projection
- Lost in Translation
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanille de Madagascar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lost in TranslationRasei FortVanille de MadagascarChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 14%Had 5%Want 80%
3.63/ 5 · 320 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerVanille de MadagascarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
17%Like
25%Ok
17%Dislike
8%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
25%Love
37%Like
19%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
320 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLost in Translation
SillageLost in Translation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus91%
sweet83%
caramel74%
fresh65%
green56%
woody100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
caramel69%
sweet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and caramel
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TeaWhite GrapefruitBitter Orange
Heart
ButterscotchLily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJasmine SambacNeroli
Base
VanillaCaramelWhite Musk
Top15-30 mins
TeaOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Madagascar VanillaCaramel
Base5-7+ hrs
Haitian VetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesTea, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Caramel. Durations are only published for Vanille de Madagascar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day100
Night46
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#24,219
PerfumerRasei Fort
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#15,843
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nathalie Lorson
Launched2017
Reviews24
Category winnerVanille de MadagascarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLost in Translation by Rasei Fort is a bright, lactonic floral gourmand that pivots from zesty citrus to a sticky, comforting heart. It works best on skin during cool spring mornings, offering a play between sharp grapefruit and rich butterscotch. This fragrance leans into its unusual combination of tea and sweet cara…
Reviews →Vanille de Madagascar by Chopard takes natural vanilla into an unexpectedly crisp, green territory. Instead of smelling like melted confectionery or heavy vanilla extract, this fragrance centers on an earthy Madagascar vanilla pod surrounded by fresh green tea leaves, bergamot, and delicate orange blossom. The opening…
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, Lost in Translation or Vanille de Madagascar?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Lost in Translation is rated 3.65/5 from 21 votes; Vanille de Madagascar is rated 3.63/5 from 320 votes. Choose Lost in Translation for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanille de Madagascar for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lost in Translation or Vanille de Madagascar?
Lost in Translation lasts longest (Lost in Translation 64/100, Vanille de Madagascar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lost in Translation or Vanille de Madagascar?
Lost in Translation projects furthest (Lost in Translation 59/100, Vanille de Madagascar 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lost in Translation and Vanille de Madagascar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Tea, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Caramel.
Is Lost in Translation or Vanille de Madagascar better for summer or winter?
Lost in Translation suits daytime wear; Vanille de Madagascar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lost in Translation and Vanille de Madagascar?
Lost in Translation has top notes of Tea, White Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Butterscotch, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Caramel and White Musk. Vanille de Madagascar has top notes of Tea, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Madagascar Vanilla and Caramel, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Cedar.
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