Spiritueuse Double Vanille vs United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union takes 5 of 7 categories.
Spiritueuse Double VanilleChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionChoose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Spiritueuse Double Vanille2/7
United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
- Community sentiment
- Spiritueuse Double Vanille
- Longevity
- United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
- Sillage & projection
- United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
- Value for money
- United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
- Versatility
- United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Spiritueuse Double Vanille
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Spiritueuse Double VanilleGuerlainUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 4,870 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
4.48/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%
Category winnerUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
4,870 votes
69%Love
19%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
144 votes
Category winnerSpiritueuse Double VanilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
SillageUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
sweet53%
rose100%
amber92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
oud61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
IncensePink PepperBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
CedarYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
Base6 to 8 hours
VanillaBenzoinRum
Top
ArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
Taif RoseBlack CurrantRoseClovesGeraniumYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)IncenseBenzoinCivetGuaiac WoodLabdanumMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesIncense, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Spiritueuse Double Vanille, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer18
Fall98
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Spring75
Summer72
Fall100
Winter88
Day74
Night100
Category winnerUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,656
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched2016
Reviews209
Overall rank#3,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerSpiritueuse Double VanilleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpiritueuse Double Vanille by Guerlain delivers a mature, boozy interpretation of vanilla bean supported by dark rum and smoky incense. The fragrance opens with a brief lift of bergamot and pink pepper before shifting toward a heart of cedar, soft rose, ylang-ylang, and jasmine. Resinous benzoin anchors the base, givi…
Reviews →A rich rose, oud and incense fragrance with a polished, high-luxury feel. It opens bright with bergamot and artemisia, then quickly turns deeper, where Taif rose, cloves and smoky woods give it warmth, texture and weight. On skin, it usually reads opulent, spicy and musky rather than airy. This suits wearers who enjoy…
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, Spiritueuse Double Vanille or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?
United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union takes 5 of 7 categories. Spiritueuse Double Vanille is rated 4.40/5 from 4,870 votes; United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union is rated 4.48/5 from 144 votes. Choose Spiritueuse Double Vanille for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Spiritueuse Double Vanille or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?
United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union lasts longest (United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union 84/100, Spiritueuse Double Vanille 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Spiritueuse Double Vanille or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?
United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union projects furthest (United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union 74/100, Spiritueuse Double Vanille 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Spiritueuse Double Vanille and United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.
Is Spiritueuse Double Vanille or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union better for summer or winter?
For summer, United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union is the stronger pick. For winter, Spiritueuse Double Vanille is the stronger pick. Spiritueuse Double Vanille suits evening wear; United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spiritueuse Double Vanille and United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?
Spiritueuse Double Vanille has top notes of Incense, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and Rum. United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union has top notes of Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Taif Rose, Black Currant, Rose and Cloves, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Benzoin and Civet.
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