Fragrance comparison

Nota Vanilla vs Sugar Me Carrot Cake

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Nota Vanilla

Ulyka Parfums

2.5573 votes

Rank #20,903 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sugar Me Carrot Cake

Maison Alhambra

3.5332 votes

Rank #22,289 NuttyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sugar Me Carrot Cake takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nota Vanilla
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sugar Me Carrot Cake
Choose it for a nutty and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nota Vanilla3/7

Sugar Me Carrot Cake4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nota VanillaUlyka Parfums

Sugar Me Carrot CakeMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.55/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 68%

3.53/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 26%Had 2%Want 72%

Category winnerSugar Me Carrot CakeRating 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

41%Love

3%Like

38%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerSugar Me Carrot CakeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate39

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNota Vanilla

SillageNota Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSugar Me Carrot CakeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

chocolate60%

amber50%

nutty100%

almond92%

woody84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

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

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

CakeCarrot

Heart

HazelnutAlmondCheesecakeCinnamon

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

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

Spring54

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night63

Category winnerSugar Me Carrot CakeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex62

Women32

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

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,903

PerfumerStéphane Jerôme Pernodet

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#22,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerNota VanillaHigher 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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Sugar Me Carrot Cake by Maison Alhambra is a nutty, sweet gourmand fragrance tailored for women who enjoy dessert-like scents. Launched in 2025, it combines notes of cake, carrot, hazelnut, and cheesecake with a base of warm vanilla. It offers a cozy, intimate experience, best suited for casual autumn days or relaxed …

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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 Sugar Me Carrot Cake?

Sugar Me Carrot Cake takes 4 of 7 categories. Nota Vanilla is rated 2.55/5 from 73 votes; Sugar Me Carrot Cake is rated 3.53/5 from 32 votes. Choose Nota Vanilla for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sugar Me Carrot Cake for a nutty and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nota Vanilla or Sugar Me Carrot Cake?

Nota Vanilla lasts longest (Nota Vanilla 70/100, Sugar Me Carrot Cake 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nota Vanilla or Sugar Me Carrot Cake?

Nota Vanilla projects furthest (Nota Vanilla 66/100, Sugar Me Carrot Cake 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nota Vanilla and Sugar Me Carrot Cake smell similar?

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

Is Nota Vanilla or Sugar Me Carrot Cake better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sugar Me Carrot Cake is the stronger pick. For winter, Nota Vanilla is the stronger pick. Nota Vanilla suits evening wear; Sugar Me Carrot Cake suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nota Vanilla and Sugar Me Carrot Cake?

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. Sugar Me Carrot Cake has top notes of Cake and Carrot, heart notes of Hazelnut, Almond, Cheesecake and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.