Fragrance comparison

Savage Vanilla vs Sarmassa

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

3 wins

Savage Vanilla

Un Monde Nouveau

4.6721 votes

Rank #31,380 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Sarmassa

Acqua Delle Langhe

4.0562 votes

Rank #11,151 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Savage Vanilla takes 3 of 5 categories.

Savage Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sarmassa
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Savage Vanilla3/5

Sarmassa2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Savage VanillaUn Monde Nouveau

SarmassaAcqua Delle Langhe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 17%Had 32%Want 51%

4.05/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 68%

Category winnerSavage VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

76%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

53%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySarmassa

SillageSavage Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value44

Category winnerSavage VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber83%

powdery65%

musky48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both vanilla, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CedarOrangeLemon

Heart

VanillaHoneySpicy NotesMuskAmber

Base

Resin

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for Savage Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer70

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Spring40

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men17

Unisex58

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#11,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerSarmassaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Savage Vanilla by Un Monde Nouveau presents a dark, unapologetic take on vanilla that stands far apart from modern bakery sweets. Released in 1993, this French composition centers on a bold triad of rich vanilla bean, warm golden amber, and soft musk. The initial spray delivers a brisk solvent lift before quickly bloo…

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Sarmassa by Acqua Delle Langhe is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Sarmassa was launched in 2012. Top notes are Cedar, Orange and Lemon; middle notes are Vanilla, Honey, Spicy Notes, Musk and Amber; base notes are Resin and Musk.

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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, Savage Vanilla or Sarmassa?

Savage Vanilla takes 3 of 5 categories. Savage Vanilla is rated 4.67/5 from 21 votes; Sarmassa is rated 4.05/5 from 62 votes. Choose Savage Vanilla for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sarmassa for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Savage Vanilla or Sarmassa?

Sarmassa lasts longest (Sarmassa 78/100, Savage Vanilla 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Savage Vanilla or Sarmassa?

Savage Vanilla projects furthest (Savage Vanilla 69/100, Sarmassa 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Savage Vanilla and Sarmassa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Amber and Musk.

Is Savage Vanilla or Sarmassa better for summer or winter?

Savage Vanilla suits evening wear; Sarmassa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Savage Vanilla and Sarmassa?

Savage Vanilla features Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Sarmassa has top notes of Cedar, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Vanilla, Honey, Spicy Notes and Musk, a base of Resin.