Fragrance comparison

Lovesick vs Cardamom Vanilla

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lovesick

Oakcha

4.229 votes

Rank #49,506 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

Cardamom Vanilla

Niche4All

3.8534 votes

Rank #16,599 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lovesick takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lovesick
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cardamom Vanilla
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Lovesick3/4

Cardamom Vanilla1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lovesick
Sillage & projection: Lovesick
Value for money: Lovesick
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cardamom Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LovesickOakcha

Cardamom VanillaNiche4All

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 45%Had 8%Want 47%

3.85/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

53%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

15%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLovesick

SillageLovesick

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value64

Category winnerLovesickBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic83%

cinnamon65%

coffee48%

fresh spicy30%

warm spicy100%

vanilla86%

coffee72%

fresh spicy58%

cinnamon44%

aromatic30%

Scent match79%Very similar · both warm spicy, coffee and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Nutmeg

Base

CinnamonCoffee

Notes

CardamomVanillaCoffeeNutmegCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Coffee. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer50

Fall67

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring47

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Men11

Unisex33

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCardamom VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovesick by Oakcha is a rich, warm spicy fragrance built around bold cardamom, freshly ground coffee, and cozy baking spices. The scent opens with a burst of crisp green cardamom pods that immediately grabs attention before settling into a heart of grated nutmeg and warm cinnamon bark. In the base, a dark roasted coff…

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Cardamom Vanilla by Niche4All leans heavily into its namesake notes, creating a warm and spicy profile suitable for any gender. This oriental spicy scent shines during cooler months, offering a distinct blend of aromatic cardamom, creamy vanilla, and a touch of coffee. It provides an inviting, versatile experience for…

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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, Lovesick or Cardamom Vanilla?

Lovesick takes 3 of 4 categories. Lovesick is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes; Cardamom Vanilla is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes. Choose Lovesick for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cardamom Vanilla for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lovesick or Cardamom Vanilla?

Lovesick lasts longest (Lovesick 90/100, Cardamom Vanilla 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lovesick or Cardamom Vanilla?

Lovesick projects furthest (Lovesick 69/100, Cardamom Vanilla 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovesick and Cardamom Vanilla smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, coffee and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Coffee.

Is Lovesick or Cardamom Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Lovesick suits evening wear; Cardamom Vanilla suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lovesick and Cardamom Vanilla?

Lovesick has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Nutmeg, a base of Cinnamon and Coffee. Cardamom Vanilla features Cardamom, Vanilla, Coffee, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.