Fragrance comparison

Nota Vanilla vs Indian Coconut Nectar

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 706 ratings analysed

Nota Vanilla

Ulyka Parfums

2.5573 votes

Rank #20,903 SweetNutty

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40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Indian Coconut Nectar

Pacifica · 2010

3.71633 votes

Rank #15,232 VanillaCoconut

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indian Coconut Nectar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nota Vanilla
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Indian Coconut Nectar
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nota Vanilla3/7

Indian Coconut Nectar4/7

Ratings & consensus: Indian Coconut Nectar
Community sentiment: Indian Coconut Nectar
Longevity: Nota Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Nota Vanilla
Value for money: Indian Coconut Nectar
Versatility: Nota Vanilla
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Indian Coconut Nectar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nota VanillaUlyka Parfums

Indian Coconut NectarPacifica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.55/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 68%

3.71/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 55%

Category winnerIndian Coconut NectarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

48%Hate

73 votes

33%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

10%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerIndian Coconut NectarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate39

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNota Vanilla

SillageNota Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value76

Category winnerIndian Coconut NectarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

chocolate60%

amber50%

vanilla100%

coconut86%

sweet72%

lactonic58%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HazelnutNougatVanilla

Heart2-4 hrs

Milk ChocolateWhipped CreamAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

AmberWhite Musk

Top

Coconut WaterMandarin OrangeLemon Blossom

Heart

CoconutVanillaSugarTiare Flower

Base

Whipped CreamAlmondAmber

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Whipped Cream, Almond and Amber. Durations are only published for Nota Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer29

Fall62

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring60

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNota VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex62

Women32

Date 38%Party 30%Casual 24%Work 8%

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,903

PerfumerStéphane Jerôme Pernodet

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#15,232

PerfumerBrook Harvey-Taylor

Launched2010

Reviews16

Category winnerIndian Coconut NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulyka Parfums Nota Vanilla is an intensely decadent gourmand centered on rich hazelnut, creamy nougat, and dark vanilla bean. From the initial spray, toasted nuts merge with buttery sweetness, creating the impression of warm bakery shortbread fresh from the oven. As the top layer settles on skin, a heart of melted mil…

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Built around creamy vanilla and rich coconut, this gourmand scent from Pacifica delivers a sugary beach vibe. A soft base of whipped cream and almond keeps the scent feeling like warm coconut macaroons. It works best during warm sunny weather for casual daytime wear when you want a simple, budget-friendly fragrance.

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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, Nota Vanilla or Indian Coconut Nectar?

Indian Coconut Nectar takes 4 of 7 categories. Nota Vanilla is rated 2.55/5 from 73 votes; Indian Coconut Nectar is rated 3.71/5 from 633 votes. Choose Nota Vanilla for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Indian Coconut Nectar for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nota Vanilla or Indian Coconut Nectar?

Nota Vanilla lasts longest (Nota Vanilla 70/100, Indian Coconut Nectar 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nota Vanilla or Indian Coconut Nectar?

Nota Vanilla projects furthest (Nota Vanilla 66/100, Indian Coconut Nectar 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nota Vanilla and Indian Coconut Nectar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Whipped Cream, Almond and Amber.

Is Nota Vanilla or Indian Coconut Nectar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Indian Coconut Nectar is the stronger pick. For winter, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. Nota Vanilla suits evening wear; Indian Coconut Nectar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nota Vanilla and Indian Coconut Nectar?

Nota Vanilla has top notes of Hazelnut, Nougat and Vanilla, heart notes of Milk Chocolate, Whipped Cream and Almond, a base of Amber and White Musk. Indian Coconut Nectar has top notes of Coconut Water, Mandarin Orange and Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Coconut, Vanilla, Sugar and Tiare Flower, a base of Whipped Cream, Almond and Amber.