Fragrance comparison

Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) vs Fashion Man

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 319 ratings analysed

Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)

L'Occitane en Provence

4.47245 votes

Rank #4,946 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Fashion Man

Roccobarocco

3.8974 votes

Rank #10,761 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fashion Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)3/7

Fashion Man3/7

Ratings & consensus: Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Fashion Man
Sillage & projection: Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)
Value for money: Fashion Man
Versatility: Fashion Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)L'Occitane en Provence

Fashion ManRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerMiel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

245 votes

48%Love

46%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityFashion Man

SillageMiel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value89

Category winnerFashion ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

vanilla84%

caramel77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

chocolate77%

coffee69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyCaramel

Base5-8 hrs

VanillePatchouli

Top

Clary SageLavenderArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Mexican chocolateCoffeeCinnamonFloral NotesCorianderCaraway

Base

VanillePatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Cinnamon, Vanille and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring91

Summer14

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night95

Category winnerFashion ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 38%Date 31%Work 17%Party 14%

Men50

Unisex35

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#10,761

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMiel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Miel & Vanille brings a refreshing spin to the traditional gourmand profile. The fragrance kicks off with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon paired with warm cinnamon. Do not expect sickly sweet candy. The opening is surprisingly crisp. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens into rich white …

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Fashion Man by Roccobarocco is an aromatic spicy fragrance for men that balances deep gourmand notes with a fresh, herbal opening. Launched in 2009, it offers a distinct profile featuring Mexican chocolate and coffee grounded by patchouli and vanilla. This scent suits younger men looking for an affordable, slightly sw…

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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, Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) or Fashion Man?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) is rated 4.47/5 from 245 votes; Fashion Man is rated 3.89/5 from 74 votes. Choose Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fashion Man for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) or Fashion Man?

Fashion Man lasts longest (Fashion Man 72/100, Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) or Fashion Man?

Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) projects furthest (Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) 65/100, Fashion Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) and Fashion Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Cinnamon, Vanille and Patchouli.

Is Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) or Fashion Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fashion Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) is the stronger pick. Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) suits evening wear; Fashion Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) and Fashion Man?

Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Cinnamon, heart notes of White Honey and Caramel, a base of Vanille and Patchouli. Fashion Man has top notes of Clary Sage, Lavender, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Mexican chocolate, Coffee, Cinnamon and Floral Notes, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Musk and Virginia Cedar.