Fragrance comparison

Sean John vs Vaniglia Nera

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 208 ratings analysed

Sean John

3.73203 votes

Rank #10,501 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vaniglia Nera

Nature's

4.405 votes

Rank #53,071 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vaniglia Nera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sean John
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vaniglia Nera
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sean John1/4

Vaniglia Nera3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vaniglia Nera
Sillage & projection: Vaniglia Nera
Value for money: Vaniglia Nera
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sean John

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sean JohnSean John

Vaniglia NeraNature's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 203 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 22%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

193 votes

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVaniglia Nera

SillageVaniglia Nera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVaniglia NeraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack PepperWater Mint

Heart

CardamomNutmegViolet LeafAngelica

Base

VanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodCoumarinAmberwood

Top

Floral NotesBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

Jasmine SambacTonka BeanVanilla

Base

SandalwoodAmberwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,501

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#53,071

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSean JohnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sean John by Sean John is an oriental spicy fragrance for men launched in 2016. It offers a clean blend of bergamot and water mint, grounded by a warm, woody vanilla base. This scent is designed for versatile daily wear, performing comfortably in casual professional settings or during evening dates when a subtle, appr…

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Vaniglia Nera by Nature's introduces a balanced unisex composition centered on creamy vanilla, spicy black pepper, and refreshing bergamot. It suits cooler weather, providing a comforting, woody warmth that lingers on the skin throughout an autumn workday. This 2025 release offers a modern take on oriental florals wit…

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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, Sean John or Vaniglia Nera?

Vaniglia Nera takes 3 of 4 categories. Sean John is rated 3.73/5 from 203 votes; Vaniglia Nera is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sean John for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vaniglia Nera for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sean John or Vaniglia Nera?

Vaniglia Nera lasts longest (Vaniglia Nera 70/100, Sean John 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sean John or Vaniglia Nera?

Vaniglia Nera projects furthest (Vaniglia Nera 63/100, Sean John 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sean John and Vaniglia Nera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Sean John or Vaniglia Nera better for summer or winter?

Vaniglia Nera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sean John and Vaniglia Nera?

Sean John has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Water Mint, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Angelica, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Vaniglia Nera has top notes of Floral Notes, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tonka Bean and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood and Amberwood.