Fragrance comparison

Mini Vanille vs Seven Veils

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,406 ratings analysed

Mini Vanille

Ulric de Varens

3.49138 votes

Rank #17,918 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Seven Veils

Byredo

3.721,268 votes

Rank #1,889 PowderySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seven Veils takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mini Vanille
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Seven Veils
Choose it for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Mini Vanille2/7

Seven Veils5/7

Ratings & consensus: Seven Veils
Community sentiment: Seven Veils
Longevity: Seven Veils
Sillage & projection: Seven Veils
Value for money: Mini Vanille
Versatility: Mini Vanille
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Seven Veils

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini VanilleUlric de Varens

Seven VeilsByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 35%Had 38%Want 28%

3.72/ 5 · 1,268 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerSeven VeilsRating 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

37%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

1,140 votes

Category winnerSeven VeilsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySeven Veils

SillageSeven Veils

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMini VanilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

woody70%

powdery60%

tropical50%

powdery100%

soft spicy91%

vanilla83%

floral74%

woody65%

sweet56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and sweet

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

VanilleCarrotPink PepperSandalwoodOrchidWisteriaRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanille 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

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMini VanilleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex9

Women88

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

Men2

Unisex38

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#1,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews121

Category winnerSeven VeilsHigher 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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Seven Veils is a spicy, powdery unisex fragrance defined by a surprising carrot seed note. It balances vegetal sweetness with creamy vanilla and soft sandalwood. Perfect for crisp autumn days, this scent offers an unconventional, warm profile that leans away from traditional gourmands. It sits close to the skin, provi…

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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 Seven Veils?

Seven Veils takes 5 of 7 categories. Mini Vanille is rated 3.49/5 from 138 votes; Seven Veils is rated 3.72/5 from 1,268 votes. Choose Mini Vanille for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Seven Veils for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mini Vanille or Seven Veils?

Seven Veils lasts longest (Seven Veils 77/100, Mini Vanille 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Vanille or Seven Veils?

Seven Veils projects furthest (Seven Veils 68/100, Mini Vanille 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Vanille and Seven Veils smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanille and Orchid.

Is Mini Vanille or Seven Veils better for summer or winter?

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