Fragrance comparison

Mabda vs Xplicit Vanilla

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 449 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #9,140 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Xplicit Vanilla

Mancera

4.08407 votes

Rank #3,608 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Xplicit Vanilla
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mabda4/5

Xplicit Vanilla1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MabdaAZYA

Xplicit VanillaMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

4.08/ 5 · 407 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerMabdaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

48%Love

28%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

407 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMabda

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMabdaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

vanilla91%

sweet83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

animalic56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Mexican VanillaDark Chocolate

Heart2-4 hrs

Cambodian OudBrown sugarAustralian SandalwoodCedarwood

Base8-12 hrs

Tonka BeanAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesAmber, Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Xplicit Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring40

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Men17

Unisex60

Women23

Date 41%Party 35%Casual 14%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#3,608

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews78

Category winnerXplicit VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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Mancera Xplicit Vanilla is a rich oriental vanilla fragrance crafted for men and women who love deep, unapologetic sweetness. Released in 2025 by perfumer Pierre Montale, this scent opens with an indulgent pairing of Mexican vanilla and bitter dark chocolate. As the initial spray settles, middle notes of Cambodian oud…

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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, Mabda or Xplicit Vanilla?

Mabda takes 4 of 5 categories. Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes; Xplicit Vanilla is rated 4.08/5 from 407 votes. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Xplicit Vanilla for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mabda or Xplicit Vanilla?

Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Xplicit Vanilla 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mabda or Xplicit Vanilla?

Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Xplicit Vanilla 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mabda and Xplicit Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Amber, Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Vanilla.

Is Mabda or Xplicit Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Mabda suits evening wear; Xplicit Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mabda and Xplicit Vanilla?

Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood. Xplicit Vanilla has top notes of Mexican Vanilla and Dark Chocolate, heart notes of Cambodian Oud, Brown sugar, Australian Sandalwood and Cedarwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Benzoin.