Fragrance comparison

Mini Vanille vs London Glam

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 180 ratings analysed

Mini Vanille

Ulric de Varens

3.49138 votes

Rank #17,918 VanillaSweet

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41%scent match

Some overlap

London Glam

Rimmel

4.1042 votes

Rank #44,538 FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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 Glam
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mini Vanille3/7

London Glam3/7

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

Mini VanilleUlric de Varens

London GlamRimmel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 35%Had 38%Want 28%

4.10/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 33%Had 49%Want 18%

Category winnerLondon GlamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

3%Hate

138 votes

38%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerLondon GlamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMini Vanille

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMini VanilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

woody70%

powdery60%

tropical50%

floral100%

sweet83%

fruity65%

tropical48%

white floral30%

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

VanilleWoody NotesMangoApricotOrchid

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

FreesiaOrchidMangoPineappleJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer65

Fall15

Winter25

Day100

Night21

Category winnerLondon GlamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex9

Women88

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#44,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMini VanilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Mini Vanille or London Glam?

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

Which lasts longer, Mini Vanille or London Glam?

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

Which projects more, Mini Vanille or London Glam?

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

Do Mini Vanille and London Glam smell similar?

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

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

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