Fragrance comparison

Shaghaf vs Vanilla Smoke

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

5 wins

Shaghaf

Anfas

3.9776 votes

Rank #31,678 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Vanilla Smoke

Mine Perfume Lab

3.8834 votes

Rank #38,501 TobaccoVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaghaf takes 5 of 7 categories.

Shaghaf
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanilla Smoke
Choose it for a tobacco and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shaghaf5/7

Vanilla Smoke2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShaghafAnfas

Vanilla SmokeMine Perfume Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

3.88/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerShaghafRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

76 votes

26%Love

44%Like

24%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerVanilla SmokeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityShaghaf

SillageShaghaf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value51

Category winnerVanilla SmokeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

tobacco100%

vanilla90%

sweet80%

woody70%

powdery60%

citrus50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGingerCitruses

Heart

TobaccoCedarLeatherCashmeran

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaAmberOpoponaxTolu Balsam

Top

Citruses

Heart

Tobacco

Base

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Tobacco and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer26

Fall96

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring26

Summer22

Fall100

Winter96

Day50

Night100

Category winnerShaghafMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex26

Women10

Men36

Unisex61

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,678

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShaghafHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Carbonnel engineered Shaghaf to hit the nose with immediate spice before sinking into a thick resinous core. The opening crackles with green cardamom and sharp ginger, though the fleeting citrus top notes quickly recede. Within twenty minutes, dry tobacco leaf and cashmeran take control of the heart, adding …

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Vanilla Smoke by Mine Perfume Lab pairs dry tobacco leaf with creamy vanilla and smooth sandalwood. A brief citrus top note gives way to a warm, powdery heart that thrives in crisp October air. Designed for fall and winter nights, it offers a cozy dark sweet feel without becoming sticky or cloying.

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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, Shaghaf or Vanilla Smoke?

Shaghaf takes 5 of 7 categories. Shaghaf is rated 3.97/5 from 76 votes; Vanilla Smoke is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes. Choose Shaghaf for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Smoke for a tobacco and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shaghaf or Vanilla Smoke?

Shaghaf lasts longest (Shaghaf 77/100, Vanilla Smoke 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shaghaf or Vanilla Smoke?

Shaghaf projects furthest (Shaghaf 68/100, Vanilla Smoke 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shaghaf and Vanilla Smoke smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Citruses, Tobacco and Vanilla.

Is Shaghaf or Vanilla Smoke better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shaghaf is the stronger pick. For winter, Shaghaf is the stronger pick. Shaghaf suits evening wear; Vanilla Smoke suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shaghaf and Vanilla Smoke?

Shaghaf has top notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Citruses, heart notes of Tobacco, Cedar, Leather and Cashmeran, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Vanilla Smoke has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.