Fragrance comparison

Perfume Balm vs Vanilla 01

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 189 ratings analysed

Perfume Balm

IDMAN

4.673 votes

Rank #56,570 Soft SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vanilla 01

Swiss Arabian

3.98186 votes

Rank #2,897 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla 01 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Perfume Balm
Choose it for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanilla 01
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Perfume Balm1/4

Vanilla 013/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanilla 01
Sillage & projection: Vanilla 01
Value for money: Perfume Balm
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla 01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perfume BalmIDMAN

Vanilla 01Swiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

3.98/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 94%Had 6%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVanilla 01

SillageVanilla 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPerfume BalmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

citrus65%

woody56%

white floral100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

caramel61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Orange BlossomCoconutTuberose

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaPrecious WoodsSolar NotesMusk

Top

Orange BlossomCoconutPink Pepper

Heart

TuberoseIndian JasmineCaramelCappuccino

Base

Bourbon VanillaSandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Coconut and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Perfume Balm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men8

Unisex41

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,570

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,897

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerVanilla 01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perfume Balm by IDMAN presents a warm, sun-kissed balance of flowers, spices, and creamy fruits. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot paired with the gentle bite of pink pepper, delivering an immediate fresh citrus sparkle. The heart turns lush and tropical as rich tuberose and orange blossom merge with smoot…

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Vanilla 01 by Swiss Arabian is a floral-gourmand fragrance for women that pivots away from traditional vanilla. It opens with orange blossom and pink pepper, shifting into a heart of Indian jasmine and tuberose mixed with cappuccino. This 2025 release offers a creamy, musky dry-down, making it a distinct choice for au…

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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, Perfume Balm or Vanilla 01?

Vanilla 01 takes 3 of 4 categories. Perfume Balm is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Vanilla 01 is rated 3.98/5 from 186 votes. Choose Perfume Balm for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla 01 for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Perfume Balm or Vanilla 01?

Vanilla 01 lasts longest (Vanilla 01 77/100, Perfume Balm 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perfume Balm or Vanilla 01?

Vanilla 01 projects furthest (Vanilla 01 65/100, Perfume Balm 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perfume Balm and Vanilla 01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Coconut and Tuberose.

Is Perfume Balm or Vanilla 01 better for summer or winter?

Perfume Balm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perfume Balm and Vanilla 01?

Perfume Balm has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Coconut and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Precious Woods, Solar Notes and Musk. Vanilla 01 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Coconut and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Indian Jasmine, Caramel and Cappuccino, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean.