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Mohur Extrait vs Vanilla Monsoon

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

Updated 162 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Mohur Extrait

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

  • Vanilla Monsoon

    Choose it for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mohur Extrait3/7
Vanilla Monsoon3/7
Ratings & consensus
Mohur Extrait
Community sentiment
Mohur Extrait
Longevity
Vanilla Monsoon
Sillage & projection
Vanilla Monsoon
Value for money
Vanilla Monsoon
Versatility
Tie
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mohur Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mohur ExtraitNeela Vermeire Creations
Vanilla MonsoonSalum Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.62/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
3.97/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 23%Had 6%Want 72%
Category winnerMohur ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
74%Love
19%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate

103 votes

46%Love
29%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerMohur ExtraitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate91
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityVanilla Monsoon

SillageVanilla Monsoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value26
¤ Price value54
Category winnerVanilla MonsoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
rose77%
floral69%
violet61%
vanilla100%
marine92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
ozonic61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)CardamomCarrot SeedsPepperelemiCoriander
Heart
RoseAlmondVioletIrisJasmineLeather
Base
SandalwoodAmberWoody NotesBenzoinPatchouliVanillaTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)
Top
Rain NotesCardamomOrange
Heart
Vanilla FlowerAquatic notesFruity NotesJasmine
Base
VanillaPatchouliBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Benzoin and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring95
Summer60
Fall85
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer83
Fall83
Winter74
Day100
Night–
Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex40
Women55
Men0
Unisex53
Women47
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#26,724

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerMohur ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mohur Extrait opens with sharp cardamom, crushed coriander, and dry carrot seeds before settling into a velvety heart of red rose, iris, and almond. Sandalwood, amber, and light oud anchor the base, giving the floral core a warm, resinous weight. It wears best on crisp autumn evenings or formal indoor gatherings when …

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Vanilla Monsoon by Salum Parfums puts a brisk coastal spin on sweet gourmand fragrances by mixing rich vanilla with fresh rain notes. Right away, a splash of wet ozonic mist and bright orange cuts through the warmth, sharpened by green cardamom pods. As it settles, creamy vanilla flower and jasmine float over a distin…

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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, Mohur Extrait or Vanilla Monsoon?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Mohur Extrait is rated 4.62/5 from 103 votes; Vanilla Monsoon is rated 3.97/5 from 59 votes. Choose Mohur Extrait for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Vanilla Monsoon for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mohur Extrait or Vanilla Monsoon?

They last about the same: Vanilla Monsoon 79/100, Mohur Extrait 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mohur Extrait or Vanilla Monsoon?

Vanilla Monsoon projects furthest (Vanilla Monsoon 71/100, Mohur Extrait 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mohur Extrait and Vanilla Monsoon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Benzoin and Patchouli.

Is Mohur Extrait or Vanilla Monsoon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Monsoon is the stronger pick. For winter, Mohur Extrait is the stronger pick. Mohur Extrait suits day or night wear; Vanilla Monsoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mohur Extrait and Vanilla Monsoon?

Mohur Extrait has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cardamom, Carrot Seeds and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Almond, Violet and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Woody Notes and Benzoin. Vanilla Monsoon has top notes of Rain Notes, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Aquatic notes, Fruity Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin.

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