Fragrance comparison

Note Vanillée vs Hidden DNA

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,145 ratings analysed

Note Vanillée

M. Micallef

4.031,144 votes

Rank #1,662 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Hidden DNA

Ipseity

3.001 votes

Rank #71,916 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hidden DNA takes 3 of 4 categories.

Note Vanillée
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Hidden DNA
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Note Vanillée1/4

Hidden DNA3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hidden DNA
Sillage & projection: Hidden DNA
Value for money: Hidden DNA
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

Hidden DNAIpseity

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,144 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityHidden DNA

SillageHidden DNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHidden DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

rum61%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

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

Black GardeniaYlang-YlangJasmineCitrusesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

SpicesBlack OrchidFloral NotesLotus

Base

PatchouliVanillaIncenseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Citruses, Floral Notes and Jasmine. 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–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women71

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,662

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews93

Overall rank#71,916

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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Hidden DNA by Ipseity is a dense oriental woody blend that balances floral weight against balsamic warmth. It opens with a burst of black gardenia and bergamot before settling into a heart of black orchid and spice. This unisex scent suits those who prefer heavy, assertive profiles during the cooler months or for even…

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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 Hidden DNA?

Hidden DNA takes 3 of 4 categories. Note Vanillée is rated 4.03/5 from 1,144 votes; Hidden DNA is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Note Vanillée for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Hidden DNA for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Note Vanillée or Hidden DNA?

Hidden DNA lasts longest (Hidden DNA 80/100, Note Vanillée 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Note Vanillée or Hidden DNA?

Hidden DNA projects furthest (Hidden DNA 69/100, Note Vanillée 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Note Vanillée and Hidden DNA smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Citruses, Floral Notes and Jasmine.

Is Note Vanillée or Hidden DNA better for summer or winter?

Hidden DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Note Vanillée and Hidden DNA?

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. Hidden DNA has top notes of Black Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Spices, Black Orchid, Floral Notes and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense and Sandalwood.