Fragrance comparison

The $kull vs Vanilla Firenze

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 304 ratings analysed

The $kull

Philipp Plein Parfums

3.33132 votes

Rank #17,705 LeatherAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Vanilla Firenze

Gucci

4.01172 votes

Rank #8,366 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

The $kull
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Vanilla Firenze
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

The $kull3/7

Vanilla Firenze3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vanilla Firenze
Community sentiment: Vanilla Firenze
Longevity: The $kull
Sillage & projection: The $kull
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: The $kull
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla Firenze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The $kullPhilipp Plein Parfums

Vanilla FirenzeGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.01/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerVanilla FirenzeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

14%Like

5%Ok

27%Dislike

15%Hate

132 votes

49%Love

19%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerVanilla FirenzeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe $kull

SillageThe $kull

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

animalic92%

aquatic84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy90%

amber80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

balsamic50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

Leatherdark woodsy notes

Base

Black AmberBourbon Vanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperCardamomCarrot Seeds

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrrhIris ButterSiam Benzoin

Base4 to 7 hours

Bourbon Vanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vanilla Firenze, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer43

Fall98

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer17

Fall98

Winter100

Day66

Night100

Category winnerThe $kullMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women3

Men19

Unisex51

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,705

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#8,366

PerfumerAlex Lee, Véronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerVanilla FirenzeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alberto Morillas designed The $kull for Philipp Plein as an intense, animalic leather statement. The opening hits immediately with sharp black pepper, fresh cardamom, and an unexpected splash of watery notes that cuts through the initial heavy spice. As the top notes settle, the core turns into dense raw leather and d…

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Vanilla Firenze by Gucci presents a warm spicy vanilla profile built around resinous warmth and earthy iris butter. The opening delivers a crackle of black pepper and cardamom softened by the airy, powdery texture of carrot seeds. In the heart, rich myrrh and sweet Siam benzoin deepen the blend, creating a balsamic wa…

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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, The $kull or Vanilla Firenze?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. The $kull is rated 3.33/5 from 132 votes; Vanilla Firenze is rated 4.01/5 from 172 votes. Choose The $kull for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Vanilla Firenze for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The $kull or Vanilla Firenze?

They last about the same: The $kull 66/100, Vanilla Firenze 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The $kull or Vanilla Firenze?

The $kull projects furthest (The $kull 60/100, Vanilla Firenze 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The $kull and Vanilla Firenze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is The $kull or Vanilla Firenze better for summer or winter?

For summer, The $kull is the stronger pick. For winter, The $kull is the stronger pick. Vanilla Firenze suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The $kull and Vanilla Firenze?

The $kull has top notes of Watery Notes, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Leather and dark woodsy notes, a base of Black Amber and Bourbon Vanilla. Vanilla Firenze has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Myrrh, Iris Butter and Siam Benzoin, a base of Bourbon Vanilla.