Fragrance comparison

Pride vs Vanilla Monsoon

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

Pride

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2596 votes

Rank #12,214 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vanilla Monsoon

Salum Parfums · 2024

3.9759 votes

Rank #26,719 VanillaMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Monsoon takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pride
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vanilla Monsoon
Choose it for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pride3/7

Vanilla Monsoon4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PrideBoadicea the Victorious

Vanilla MonsoonSalum Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%

3.97/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerPrideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

96 votes

46%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerPrideMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Monsoon

SillageVanilla Monsoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value54

Category winnerVanilla MonsoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

iris61%

vanilla100%

marine92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both vanilla, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCorianderApplePink PepperBergamot

Heart

OrrisHeliotropeRoseJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinAmberLeatherVanillaPatchouliMuskOakmoss

Top

Rain NotesCardamomOrange

Heart

Vanilla FlowerAquatic notesFruity NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliBenzoin

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer27

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter74

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVanilla MonsoonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex59

Women29

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,214

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,719

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerPrideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cardamom and tart green apple cut through the top of Boadicea the Victorious Pride before dense orris and powdery heliotrope take over the center of the scent. As it settles on skin, warm amber, rich benzoin, and dry leather build a heavy oriental base anchored by patchouli and tonka bean. It fits cool autumn evenings…

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Vanilla Monsoon by Salum Parfums puts a brisk coastal spin on sweet gourmand fragrances by mixing rich vanilla with fresh rain notes. Right away, a splash of wet ozonic mist and bright orange cuts through the warmth, sharpened by green cardamom pods. As it settles, creamy vanilla flower and jasmine float over a distin…

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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, Pride or Vanilla Monsoon?

Vanilla Monsoon takes 4 of 7 categories. Pride is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes; Vanilla Monsoon is rated 3.97/5 from 59 votes. Choose Pride for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Monsoon for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pride or Vanilla Monsoon?

Vanilla Monsoon lasts longest (Vanilla Monsoon 79/100, Pride 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pride or Vanilla Monsoon?

Vanilla Monsoon projects furthest (Vanilla Monsoon 71/100, Pride 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pride and Vanilla Monsoon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Pride or Vanilla Monsoon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Monsoon is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Monsoon is the stronger pick. Pride suits daytime wear; Vanilla Monsoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pride and Vanilla Monsoon?

Pride has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Amber and Leather. Vanilla Monsoon has top notes of Rain Notes, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Aquatic notes, Fruity Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin.