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Scirocco vs Vanille de Sambava

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

Updated 144 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scirocco takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Scirocco

    Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Vanille de Sambava

    Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Scirocco6/7
Vanille de Sambava1/7
Ratings & consensus
Scirocco
Community sentiment
Scirocco
Longevity
Scirocco
Sillage & projection
Scirocco
Value for money
Scirocco
Versatility
Vanille de Sambava
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Scirocco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SciroccoMoresque
Vanille de SambavaNoème
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.26/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 62%
4.11/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
Category winnerSciroccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
27%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

89 votes

51%Love
24%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerSciroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityScirocco

SillageScirocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value37
Category winnerSciroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
leather77%
woody69%
amber61%
vanilla100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
warm spicy69%
chocolate61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
SaffronCardamomElemi resinAppleOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonNutmegDamask RoseJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaLeatherTonka BeanAmberCedarPatchouliVetiverMusk
Top
OrangeBergamotAppleCoconut
Heart
ChocolateNutmegCinnamon
Base
VanillaTonka BeanRum
InformationalShared notesApple, Orange, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Scirocco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring78
Summer26
Fall100
Winter90
Day68
Night100
Spring95
Summer60
Fall100
Winter100
Day72
Night100
Category winnerVanille de SambavaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men68
Unisex22
Women11
Men9
Unisex54
Women37
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#17,291

PerfumerEmna Doghri

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSciroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scirocco by Moresque is a warm, spicy amber fragrance centered around a bold hit of saffron, crisp green apple, and smooth leather. The opening pairs tart apple and zesty orange with resinous elemi and aromatic cardamom, giving the impression of spiced cider simmered over fragrant woods. As the blend settles, rich cin…

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Vanille de Sambava by Noème opens with crisp apple and bright orange paired against smooth coconut. As the bright citrus top recedes, warm cinnamon and nutmeg settle into a heavy base of vanilla, tonka bean, and dark rum. Built for cold autumn nights, it delivers a dense, cozy scent bubble on wool coats and skin.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Scirocco or Vanille de Sambava?

Scirocco takes 6 of 7 categories. Scirocco is rated 4.26/5 from 89 votes; Vanille de Sambava is rated 4.11/5 from 55 votes. Choose Scirocco for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanille de Sambava for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Scirocco or Vanille de Sambava?

Scirocco lasts longest (Scirocco 75/100, Vanille de Sambava 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scirocco or Vanille de Sambava?

Scirocco projects furthest (Scirocco 63/100, Vanille de Sambava 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scirocco and Vanille de Sambava smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Orange, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Scirocco or Vanille de Sambava better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanille de Sambava is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille de Sambava is the stronger pick. Scirocco suits evening wear; Vanille de Sambava suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scirocco and Vanille de Sambava?

Scirocco has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom, Elemi resin and Apple, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Damask Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Tonka Bean and Amber. Vanille de Sambava has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Apple and Coconut, heart notes of Chocolate, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum.

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