Fragrance comparison

Nota Vanilla vs Signature Aurum

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 349 ratings analysed

Nota Vanilla

Ulyka Parfums

2.5573 votes

Rank #20,903 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Signature Aurum

Zaharoff

4.13276 votes

Rank #1,754 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature Aurum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nota Vanilla
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Signature Aurum
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Nota Vanilla1/7

Signature Aurum6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nota VanillaUlyka Parfums

Signature AurumZaharoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.55/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 68%

4.13/ 5 · 276 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerSignature AurumRating 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

65%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

198 votes

Category winnerSignature AurumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate39

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySignature Aurum

SillageSignature Aurum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSignature AurumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

chocolate60%

amber50%

sweet100%

honey92%

nutty84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, nutty and vanilla

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

HoneycombCinnamonClove

Heart

WalnutHazelnutAlmondCoconut Milk

Base

VanillaPralineTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesHazelnut, Vanilla, 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

Spring43

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNota VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex62

Women32

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

Men16

Unisex69

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,903

PerfumerStéphane Jerôme Pernodet

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#1,754

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Category winnerSignature AurumHigher 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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A detailed review of Zaharoff Signature Aurum, a rich unisex gourmand fragrance launched in 2023. We explore its photorealistic honeycomb note, walnut mid-notes, and vanilla dry-down on skin.

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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 Signature Aurum?

Signature Aurum takes 6 of 7 categories. Nota Vanilla is rated 2.55/5 from 73 votes; Signature Aurum is rated 4.13/5 from 276 votes. Choose Nota Vanilla for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Signature Aurum for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nota Vanilla or Signature Aurum?

Signature Aurum lasts longest (Signature Aurum 78/100, Nota Vanilla 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nota Vanilla or Signature Aurum?

Projection is very close: Signature Aurum 67/100, Nota Vanilla 66/100 for sillage.

Do Nota Vanilla and Signature Aurum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, nutty and vanilla accords. Common notes include Hazelnut, Vanilla, Almond and Amber.

Is Nota Vanilla or Signature Aurum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. Nota Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nota Vanilla and Signature Aurum?

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. Signature Aurum has top notes of Honeycomb, Cinnamon and Clove, heart notes of Walnut, Hazelnut, Almond and Coconut Milk, a base of Vanilla, Praline, Tonka Bean and Amber.