Fragrance comparison

Savage Vanilla vs Vanille Ylang Ylang

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

4 wins

Savage Vanilla

Un Monde Nouveau

4.6721 votes

Rank #31,380 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Vanille Ylang Ylang

Adopt Parfums

4.2040 votes

Rank #40,722 Yellow FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Savage Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories.

Savage Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanille Ylang Ylang
Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Savage Vanilla4/5

Vanille Ylang Ylang1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Savage VanillaUn Monde Nouveau

Vanille Ylang YlangAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 17%Had 32%Want 51%

4.20/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 24%Had 21%Want 54%

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

30%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySavage Vanilla

SillageSavage Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value90

Category winnerVanille Ylang YlangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber83%

powdery65%

musky48%

sweet30%

yellow floral100%

sweet91%

vanilla83%

fruity74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and sweet

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

PeachMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

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

Spring30

Summer100

Fall30

Winter70

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#40,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSavage VanillaHigher 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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Vanille Ylang Ylang by Adopt Parfums is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Top notes are Peach and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Amber 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 Vanille Ylang Ylang?

Savage Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories. Savage Vanilla is rated 4.67/5 from 21 votes; Vanille Ylang Ylang is rated 4.20/5 from 40 votes. Choose Savage Vanilla for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanille Ylang Ylang for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Savage Vanilla or Vanille Ylang Ylang?

Savage Vanilla lasts longest (Savage Vanilla 75/100, Vanille Ylang Ylang 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Savage Vanilla or Vanille Ylang Ylang?

Savage Vanilla projects furthest (Savage Vanilla 69/100, Vanille Ylang Ylang 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Savage Vanilla and Vanille Ylang Ylang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Amber and Musk.

Is Savage Vanilla or Vanille Ylang Ylang better for summer or winter?

Savage Vanilla suits evening wear; Vanille Ylang Ylang suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Savage Vanilla and Vanille Ylang Ylang?

Savage Vanilla features Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Vanille Ylang Ylang has top notes of Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk.