Fragrance comparison

Nothing but Sea and Sky vs Vanille Réglisse

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 643 ratings analysed

Nothing but Sea and Sky

Une Nuit Nomade

3.82599 votes

Rank #9,921 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Vanille Réglisse

Adopt Parfums

4.0244 votes

Rank #30,753 Soft SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille Réglisse takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nothing but Sea and Sky
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanille Réglisse
Choose it for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Nothing but Sea and Sky1/7

Vanille Réglisse6/7

Ratings & consensus: Vanille Réglisse
Community sentiment: Vanille Réglisse
Longevity: Vanille Réglisse
Sillage & projection: Vanille Réglisse
Value for money: Vanille Réglisse
Versatility: Vanille Réglisse
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nothing but Sea and Sky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nothing but Sea and SkyUne Nuit Nomade

Vanille RéglisseAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 599 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 34%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerVanille RéglisseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

42%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

599 votes

20%Love

70%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerVanille RéglisseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityVanille Réglisse

SillageVanille Réglisse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value90

Category winnerVanille RéglisseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery88%

musky77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

soft spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

anis61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Sandalwood

Base5-8 hrs

White Musk

Top

OrangeBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LicoriceAniseJasmineNeroli

Base

VanillaSandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sandalwood and White Musk. Durations are only published for Nothing but Sea and Sky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night39

Spring18

Summer9

Fall64

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Category winnerVanille RéglisseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex73

Women19

Casual 40%Work 37%Date 17%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#30,753

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNothing but Sea and SkyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Une Nuit Nomade Nothing but Sea and Sky captures the quiet chill of an empty coastline. A sharp splash of Italian bergamot opens the scent with brisk citrus energy before mellowing within twenty minutes. The heart reveals a smooth, pale sandalwood that feels creamy rather than dry or splintery. Clean white musk anchor…

Reviews →

Vanille Réglisse by Adopt Parfums is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Licorice, Anise, Jasmine and Neroli; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood and White Musk.

Reviews →

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, Nothing but Sea and Sky or Vanille Réglisse?

Vanille Réglisse takes 6 of 7 categories. Nothing but Sea and Sky is rated 3.82/5 from 599 votes; Vanille Réglisse is rated 4.02/5 from 44 votes. Choose Nothing but Sea and Sky for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanille Réglisse for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nothing but Sea and Sky or Vanille Réglisse?

Vanille Réglisse lasts longest (Vanille Réglisse 75/100, Nothing but Sea and Sky 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nothing but Sea and Sky or Vanille Réglisse?

Vanille Réglisse projects furthest (Vanille Réglisse 67/100, Nothing but Sea and Sky 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nothing but Sea and Sky and Vanille Réglisse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sandalwood and White Musk.

Is Nothing but Sea and Sky or Vanille Réglisse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanille Réglisse is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille Réglisse is the stronger pick. Nothing but Sea and Sky suits daytime wear; Vanille Réglisse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nothing but Sea and Sky and Vanille Réglisse?

Nothing but Sea and Sky has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of White Musk. Vanille Réglisse has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Licorice, Anise, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and White Musk.