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Quantico vs Hot Sweet Vanilla

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

Updated 67 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Quantico

    Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Hot Sweet Vanilla

    Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Quantico2/4
Hot Sweet Vanilla2/4
Ratings & consensus
Hot Sweet Vanilla
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Quantico
Sillage & projection
Quantico
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Hot Sweet Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
QuanticoNimere Parfums
Hot Sweet VanillaNegligé Perfume Lab
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 17%Had 19%Want 64%
4.00/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 14%Had 24%Want 61%
Category winnerHot Sweet VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

38%Love
43%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityQuantico

SillageQuantico

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value68
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
nutty92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
green69%
almond61%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
almond77%
warm spicy69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green NotesFig
Heart
WalnutAlmondSour CherryWoody Notes
Base
HoneyVanillaCacao PodVetiverTonka BeanGinger
Top
BergamotVetiver
Heart
Madagascar VanillaVanillaCinnamonCacao Pod
Base
AlmondPearJasmine
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Vanilla, Cacao Pod and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring64
Summer36
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night70
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex30
Women70
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,338

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#35,586

PerfumerMaria Chaikovskaya

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHot Sweet VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quantico by Nimere Parfums creates a unique, nutty and woody atmosphere centered on walnut and fig. This unisex fragrance balances earthy green notes with sweet honey and cocoa, making it a compelling choice for crisp autumn days when you want a scent that stands apart from typical designer releases.

Reviews →

Negligé Perfume Lab Hot Sweet Vanilla pairs thick Madagascar vanilla with toasted cinnamon and dark cacao pod. Sharp bergamot and earthy vetiver cut through the sugar early, while almond and honeyed pear give the base a dense pastry feel. Wear it on chilly winter evenings or cozy autumn dates when you want a rich gour…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Quantico or Hot Sweet Vanilla?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Quantico is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes; Hot Sweet Vanilla is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes. Choose Quantico for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hot Sweet Vanilla for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quantico or Hot Sweet Vanilla?

Quantico lasts longest (Quantico 85/100, Hot Sweet Vanilla 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quantico or Hot Sweet Vanilla?

Quantico projects furthest (Quantico 63/100, Hot Sweet Vanilla 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quantico and Hot Sweet Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Vanilla, Cacao Pod and Vetiver.

Is Quantico or Hot Sweet Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Quantico suits evening wear; Hot Sweet Vanilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quantico and Hot Sweet Vanilla?

Quantico has top notes of Green Notes and Fig, heart notes of Walnut, Almond, Sour Cherry and Woody Notes, a base of Honey, Vanilla, Cacao Pod and Vetiver. Hot Sweet Vanilla has top notes of Bergamot and Vetiver, heart notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Cacao Pod, a base of Almond, Pear and Jasmine.

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