Fragrance comparison

Spiced Gourmand vs Vanilla Hope

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

Spiced Gourmand

The Dua Brand

3.7114 votes

Rank #64,117 WoodyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vanilla Hope

We Pink

4.1650 votes

Rank #32,354 AlmondNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Hope takes 3 of 5 categories.

Spiced Gourmand
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanilla Hope
Choose it for a almond and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Spiced Gourmand2/5

Vanilla Hope3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spiced GourmandThe Dua Brand

Vanilla HopeWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 5%Want 32%

4.16/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 67%Had 10%Want 24%

Category winnerVanilla HopeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

56%Love

24%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySpiced Gourmand

SillageSpiced Gourmand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value82

Category winnerVanilla HopeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

nutty92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

honey69%

amber61%

almond100%

nutty92%

sweet84%

caramel77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both nutty and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HazelnutElemi resinIncenseAlmondCedarHoneyPistachioTonka BeanVanillaCaramelSandalwoodBeeswax

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AlmondPistachio

Heart

CaramelJasmineRoseHeliotrope

Base

VanillaMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Pistachio, Vanilla and Caramel. Durations are only published for Spiced Gourmand, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer0

Fall100

Winter88

Day33

Night100

Spring94

Summer63

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men4

Unisex15

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilla HopeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiced Gourmand by The Dua Brand offers a dense, confectionary aroma balanced by resinous woods and smoke. Released in 2022 as an Extrait de Parfum, it opens with an immediate burst of edible richness centered on roasted hazelnut, pistachio, and sweet almond. Thick honey, caramel, and beeswax smooth over the crunchy n…

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Vanilla Hope opens with a sharp burst of almond and green pistachio, mimicking a cold nutty paste before warming up on the skin. As the initial brightness fades, a heavy wave of caramel and sweet jasmine takes over, steering the composition into classic gourmand territory. It is a thick, syrupy blend that refuses to s…

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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, Spiced Gourmand or Vanilla Hope?

Vanilla Hope takes 3 of 5 categories. Spiced Gourmand is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes; Vanilla Hope is rated 4.16/5 from 50 votes. Choose Spiced Gourmand for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Hope for a almond and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Spiced Gourmand or Vanilla Hope?

Spiced Gourmand lasts longest (Spiced Gourmand 73/100, Vanilla Hope 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spiced Gourmand or Vanilla Hope?

Spiced Gourmand projects furthest (Spiced Gourmand 67/100, Vanilla Hope 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spiced Gourmand and Vanilla Hope smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share nutty and sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Pistachio, Vanilla and Caramel.

Is Spiced Gourmand or Vanilla Hope better for summer or winter?

Spiced Gourmand suits evening wear; Vanilla Hope suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spiced Gourmand and Vanilla Hope?

Spiced Gourmand features Hazelnut, Elemi resin, Incense, Almond and Cedar. Vanilla Hope has top notes of Almond and Pistachio, heart notes of Caramel, Jasmine, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.