Serenade vs Vanille 44 Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
SerenadeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanille 44 ParisChoose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Serenade3/7
Vanille 44 Paris3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanille 44 Paris
- Community sentiment
- Vanille 44 Paris
- Longevity
- Serenade
- Sillage & projection
- Serenade
- Value for money
- Serenade
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanille 44 Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SerenadeBoadicea the VictoriousVanille 44 ParisLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%
4.17/ 5 · 1,099 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerVanille 44 ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate
35 votes
46%Love
35%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
1,099 votes
Category winnerVanille 44 ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySerenade
SillageSerenade
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSerenadeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
earthy77%
mossy65%
citrus53%
powdery42%
vanilla100%
woody92%
smoky84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
citrus61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
elemiLemonBergamotAldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseClary SageCardamomNutmegNeroliJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk
Notes
VanillaIncenseGuaiac WoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Vanille 44 Paris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day29
Night100
Spring44
Summer30
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night69
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,235
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#4,670
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews189
Category winnerVanille 44 ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSerenade opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, tart lemon, and resinous elemi that quickly gives way to a dense, smoky core. As the initial citrus bite softens, the fragrance reveals dry guaiac wood, bitter oakmoss, and earthy vetiver anchored by dark amber and musk. Spices like nutmeg and cardamom simmer quietly ben…
Reviews →Vanille 44 Paris by Le Labo takes a familiar sweet profile and turns it into something dry, smoky, and restrained. Instead of smelling like a bakery or warm syrup, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp aldehydes that give the start a soapy sparkle. The heart shifts toward resinous incense…
Reviews →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, Serenade or Vanille 44 Paris?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Serenade is rated 3.74/5 from 35 votes; Vanille 44 Paris is rated 4.17/5 from 1,099 votes. Choose Serenade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanille 44 Paris for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Serenade or Vanille 44 Paris?
Serenade lasts longest (Serenade 75/100, Vanille 44 Paris 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Serenade or Vanille 44 Paris?
Serenade projects furthest (Serenade 77/100, Vanille 44 Paris 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Serenade and Vanille 44 Paris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Guaiac Wood.
Is Serenade or Vanille 44 Paris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vanille 44 Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille 44 Paris is the stronger pick. Serenade suits evening wear; Vanille 44 Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Serenade and Vanille 44 Paris?
Serenade has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Vanille 44 Paris features Vanilla, Incense, Guaiac Wood, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange.
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