Fragrance comparison

Rectoverso Mystery Secret vs Vanilla Hope

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rectoverso Mystery Secret

Ulric de Varens

4.0021 votes

Rank #36,663 VanillaAlmond

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68%scent match

Closely related

Vanilla Hope

We Pink

4.1650 votes

Rank #30,132 AlmondNutty

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Vanilla Hope
Choose it for a almond and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Rectoverso Mystery Secret3/5

Vanilla Hope2/5

Ratings & consensus: Vanilla Hope
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Sillage & projection: Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Value for money: Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla Hope

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rectoverso Mystery SecretUlric de Varens

Vanilla HopeWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 40%Want 44%

4.16/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 67%Had 10%Want 24%

Category winnerVanilla HopeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

56%Love

24%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRectoverso Mystery Secret

SillageRectoverso Mystery Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value82

Category winnerRectoverso Mystery SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond92%

sweet84%

lactonic77%

caramel69%

powdery61%

almond100%

nutty92%

sweet84%

caramel77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both almond, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AlmondOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

MuskJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCaramelMilkHeliotrope

Top

AlmondPistachio

Heart

CaramelJasmineRoseHeliotrope

Base

VanillaMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Musk, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Rectoverso Mystery Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring94

Summer63

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 35%Date 30%Party 20%Work 15%

Men4

Unisex15

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#30,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilla HopeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rectoverso Mystery Secret by Ulric de Varens is an indulgent, comfort-forward gourmand centered on creamy vanilla, toasted almond, and sweet caramel. The opening introduces a playful burst of candied orange peel and nutty almond oil that rapidly softens into a tender jasmine and powdery heliotrope core. As it settles…

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Vanilla Hope opens with a sharp burst of almond and green pistachio, mimicking a cold nutty paste before warming up on the skin. As the initial brightness fades, a heavy wave of caramel and sweet jasmine takes over, steering the composition into classic gourmand territory. It is a thick, syrupy blend that refuses to s…

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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, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Vanilla Hope?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret takes 3 of 5 categories. Rectoverso Mystery Secret is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; Vanilla Hope is rated 4.16/5 from 50 votes. Choose Rectoverso Mystery Secret for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Hope for a almond and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Vanilla Hope?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret lasts longest (Rectoverso Mystery Secret 68/100, Vanilla Hope 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Vanilla Hope?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret projects furthest (Rectoverso Mystery Secret 71/100, Vanilla Hope 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rectoverso Mystery Secret and Vanilla Hope smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Musk, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Vanilla Hope better for summer or winter?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret suits daytime wear; Vanilla Hope suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rectoverso Mystery Secret and Vanilla Hope?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret has top notes of Almond and Orange, heart notes of Musk and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Milk and Heliotrope. Vanilla Hope has top notes of Almond and Pistachio, heart notes of Caramel, Jasmine, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.