Fragrance comparison

Note Vanillée vs Hessonite Kosmos

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,151 ratings analysed

4 wins

Note Vanillée

M. Micallef

4.031,144 votes

Rank #1,662 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Hessonite Kosmos

Samy Andraus Fragrances

3.007 votes

Rank #71,223 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Note Vanillée takes 4 of 4 categories.

Note Vanillée
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Hessonite Kosmos
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Note Vanillée4/4

Hessonite Kosmos0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Note VanilléeM. Micallef

Hessonite KosmosSamy Andraus Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,144 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

875 votes

43%Love

0%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNote Vanillée

SillageNote Vanillée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNote VanilléeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

rum61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

fruity60%

sweet50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart

Floral NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaRumAmberCognacSandalwood

Top

PeachCardamomCitrusesPatchouli

Heart

CognacRumDavanaJasmine

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Jasmine, Vanilla and Rum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter75

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women71

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,662

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews93

Overall rank#71,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNote VanilléeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Note Vanillée by M. Micallef creates a warm, boozy aura that defines cozy winter wear. This blend centers on a rich vanilla base, lifted by crisp mandarin and spiced with cognac. It provides a dense, comforting presence on the skin that works well for formal evenings or quiet nights at home. It remains a staple for th…

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Hessonite Kosmos opens with ripe peach and sharp cardamom before settling into a thick heart of cognac, rum, and davana. The dry-down relies on cashmeran and sandalwood to ground the boozy sweetness. It suits cool autumn nights when you want a rich fruity gourmand with a spicy bite.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Note Vanillée or Hessonite Kosmos?

Note Vanillée takes 4 of 4 categories. Note Vanillée is rated 4.03/5 from 1,144 votes; Hessonite Kosmos is rated 3.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Note Vanillée for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Hessonite Kosmos for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Note Vanillée or Hessonite Kosmos?

Note Vanillée lasts longest (Note Vanillée 72/100, Hessonite Kosmos 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Note Vanillée or Hessonite Kosmos?

Projection is very close: Note Vanillée 61/100, Hessonite Kosmos 60/100 for sillage.

Do Note Vanillée and Hessonite Kosmos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Jasmine, Vanilla and Rum.

Is Note Vanillée or Hessonite Kosmos better for summer or winter?

Hessonite Kosmos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Note Vanillée and Hessonite Kosmos?

Note Vanillée has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Rum, Amber and Cognac. Hessonite Kosmos has top notes of Peach, Cardamom, Citruses and Patchouli, heart notes of Cognac, Rum, Davana and Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Vetiver.