The Element vs Vanille Supermassive
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Element takes 6 of 7 categories.
The ElementChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanille SupermassiveChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Element6/7
Vanille Supermassive1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Element
- Community sentiment
- The Element
- Longevity
- The Element
- Sillage & projection
- The Element
- Value for money
- The Element
- Versatility
- The Element
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanille Supermassive
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The ElementNEHVanille SupermassiveLes EAUX PrimordialesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%
3.93/ 5 · 312 votes
Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%
Category winnerThe ElementRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
37%Love
35%Like
16%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
312 votes
Category winnerThe ElementMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Element
SillageThe Element
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe ElementBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
balsamic69%
patchouli61%
amber100%
musky92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MandoraLychee
Heart
TonkaelemiRose
Base
BenzoinPatchouliCaramelVanillaAmbroxanOakmoss
Top20-30 mins
elemiBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumFir ResinCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanWhite MuskCaramelMoss
InformationalShared noteselemi, Patchouli, Caramel and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vanille Supermassive, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring39
Summer44
Fall100
Winter94
Day80
Night100
Spring43
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day76
Night100
Category winnerThe ElementMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,680
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#8,726
PerfumerArnaud Poulain
Launched—
Reviews32
Category winnerVanille SupermassiveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Element opens with a bright flash of citrusy mandora and juicy lychee that cuts through the air cleanly. Within twenty minutes, that initial fruity burst yields to resinous elemi, tonka, and soft rose. The core of the fragrance rests on an amber foundation built from rich caramel, warm vanilla, and dense balsamic …
Reviews →Vanille Supermassive by Les EAUX Primordiales takes the cozy sweetness of dark vanilla bean and pulls it straight into a shaded pine forest. Instead of smelling like a sugary bakery or vanilla frosting, this scent opens with zesty bergamot and lemony elemi resin before settling into rich fir balsam, warm cinnamon, and…
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, The Element or Vanille Supermassive?
The Element takes 6 of 7 categories. The Element is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Vanille Supermassive is rated 3.93/5 from 312 votes. Choose The Element for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanille Supermassive for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Element or Vanille Supermassive?
The Element lasts longest (The Element 78/100, Vanille Supermassive 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Element or Vanille Supermassive?
The Element projects furthest (The Element 61/100, Vanille Supermassive 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Element and Vanille Supermassive smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and balsamic accords. Common notes include elemi, Patchouli, Caramel and Vanilla.
Is The Element or Vanille Supermassive better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Element is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille Supermassive is the stronger pick. The Element suits evening wear; Vanille Supermassive suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Element and Vanille Supermassive?
The Element has top notes of Mandora and Lychee, heart notes of Tonka, elemi and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Caramel and Vanilla. Vanille Supermassive has top notes of elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Fir Resin and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and White Musk.
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