Sweet Vanilla vs Laguna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Laguna takes 5 of 7 categories.
Sweet VanillaChoose it for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
LagunaChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Sweet Vanilla2/7
Laguna5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Laguna
- Community sentiment
- Laguna
- Longevity
- Laguna
- Sillage & projection
- Laguna
- Value for money
- Sweet Vanilla
- Versatility
- Sweet Vanilla
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Laguna
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sweet VanillaDilís ParfumLagunaSalvador DaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%
3.75/ 5 · 6,716 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerLagunaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate10%Love
52%Like
14%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
24%Love
49%Like
6%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
6,716 votes
Category winnerLagunaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLaguna
SillageLaguna
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSweet VanillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlactonic100%
vanilla91%
sweet83%
coconut74%
fruity65%
tropical56%
sweet100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PineappleCoconutGrapefruit
Heart30 to 60 minutes
GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenRose
Base1 to 2 hours
MilkVanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar
Top
PineappleMoroccan LemonGrapefruitGalbanum LeafPeachPlumMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart
Italian IrisBrazilian RosewoodJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian Rose
Base
CoconutVanillaMadagascar SandalwoodTonka BeanMuskPatchouliAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Coconut, Grapefruit and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Sweet Vanilla, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer69
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night31
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSweet VanillaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,380
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,527
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched1991
Reviews0
Category winnerLagunaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSweet Vanilla by Dilís Parfum is an Oriental Vanilla women's fragrance built around a creamy, dessert-like structure. The opening delivers a tropical splash of bright grapefruit, juicy pineapple, and soft coconut flesh. As the initial fruitiness softens, the fragrance transitions into a gentle floral bouquet featuring…
Reviews →Salvador Dali Laguna is a sunny, refreshing blend of juicy pineapple, bright Moroccan lemon, and velvety peach resting over a smooth base of coconut, vanilla, and warm sandalwood. Created in 1991 by master perfumer Mark Buxton, this classic scent skips heavy ocean salt in favor of a warm tropical breeze. The crisp cit…
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, Sweet Vanilla or Laguna?
Laguna takes 5 of 7 categories. Sweet Vanilla is rated 3.45/5 from 29 votes; Laguna is rated 3.75/5 from 6,716 votes. Choose Sweet Vanilla for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Laguna for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Sweet Vanilla or Laguna?
Laguna lasts longest (Laguna 60/100, Sweet Vanilla 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sweet Vanilla or Laguna?
Laguna projects furthest (Laguna 53/100, Sweet Vanilla 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sweet Vanilla and Laguna smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Coconut, Grapefruit and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Sweet Vanilla or Laguna better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sweet Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Sweet Vanilla is the stronger pick. Sweet Vanilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sweet Vanilla and Laguna?
Sweet Vanilla has top notes of Pineapple, Coconut and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Milk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Laguna has top notes of Pineapple, Moroccan Lemon, Grapefruit and Galbanum Leaf, heart notes of Italian Iris, Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Coconut, Vanilla, Madagascar Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.
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