Fragrance comparison

Spiky Muse vs Eternal Vanille

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 714 ratings analysed

Spiky Muse

Ex Nihilo

3.81622 votes

Rank #6,148 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Eternal Vanille

Lattafa Perfumes

4.0792 votes

Rank #4,936 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternal Vanille takes 5 of 5 categories.

Spiky Muse
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eternal Vanille
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Spiky Muse0/5

Eternal Vanille5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spiky MuseEx Nihilo

Eternal VanilleLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 622 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

Category winnerEternal VanilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

622 votes

64%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEternal Vanille

SillageEternal Vanille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value81

Category winnerEternal VanilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

citrus84%

oud77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

vanilla100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

sweet60%

cacao50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPink PepperStrawberry

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePistachio

Base6-8+ hrs

AkigalawoodAmbrofix™CedarwoodTonka Bean

Top

Blackberry

Heart

Cocoapulse™Vanilla CaviarCacao

Base

CedarwoodAkigalawoodTonka BeanAmbrofix™BenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesAkigalawood, Ambrofix™, Cedarwood and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Spiky Muse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night33

Spring36

Summer18

Fall91

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men27

Unisex64

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,148

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#4,936

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerEternal VanilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiky Muse by Ex Nihilo turns the traditional floral genre on its head by pairing fresh, dewy rose petals with a sharp burst of upcycled strawberry and sparkling pink pepper. The opening feels crunchy and bright, almost like biting into a firm, underripe berry sprinkled with citrus zest. As the fragrance settles onto …

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Eternal Vanille by Lattafa Perfumes merges rich vanilla caviar with deep cacao, creating a warm, resinous profile suitable for both men and women. This gourmand release offers a sophisticated woody backbone, making it a solid pick for cooler weather wear. It sits close to the skin with a smooth, velvety finish that la…

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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, Spiky Muse or Eternal Vanille?

Eternal Vanille takes 5 of 5 categories. Spiky Muse is rated 3.81/5 from 622 votes; Eternal Vanille is rated 4.07/5 from 92 votes. Choose Spiky Muse for a rose and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eternal Vanille for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Spiky Muse or Eternal Vanille?

Eternal Vanille lasts longest (Eternal Vanille 83/100, Spiky Muse 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spiky Muse or Eternal Vanille?

Eternal Vanille projects furthest (Eternal Vanille 74/100, Spiky Muse 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spiky Muse and Eternal Vanille smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Akigalawood, Ambrofix™, Cedarwood and Tonka Bean.

Is Spiky Muse or Eternal Vanille better for summer or winter?

Spiky Muse suits daytime wear; Eternal Vanille suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spiky Muse and Eternal Vanille?

Spiky Muse has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose and Pistachio, a base of Akigalawood, Ambrofix™, Cedarwood and Tonka Bean. Eternal Vanille has top notes of Blackberry, heart notes of Cocoapulse™, Vanilla Caviar and Cacao, a base of Cedarwood, Akigalawood, Tonka Bean and Ambrofix™.