Fragrance comparison

Under My Spell Noelle vs Vanilla Monsoon

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 325 ratings analysed

4 wins

Under My Spell Noelle

Benefit

3.86266 votes

Rank #6,145 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Vanilla Monsoon

Salum Parfums · 2024

3.9759 votes

Rank #26,719 VanillaMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Under My Spell Noelle takes 4 of 7 categories.

Under My Spell Noelle
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Vanilla Monsoon
Choose it for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Under My Spell Noelle4/7

Vanilla Monsoon3/7

Ratings & consensus: Under My Spell Noelle
Community sentiment: Under My Spell Noelle
Longevity: Vanilla Monsoon
Sillage & projection: Vanilla Monsoon
Value for money: Under My Spell Noelle
Versatility: Vanilla Monsoon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Under My Spell Noelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Under My Spell NoelleBenefit

Vanilla MonsoonSalum Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

48%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

202 votes

46%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Monsoon

SillageVanilla Monsoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value54

Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

oud84%

fruity77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

vanilla100%

marine92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBlack PepperCranberry

Heart

Vanilla FlowerRoseWild OrchidVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaRaspberryPatchouliBenzoinBlack Amber

Top

Rain NotesCardamomOrange

Heart

Vanilla FlowerAquatic notesFruity NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Vanilla Flower, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter74

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVanilla MonsoonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#26,719

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Under My Spell Noelle by Benefit is a bold oriental woody fragrance for women. It pairs a sharp, tart opening of cranberry and black pepper with a deep base of oud, patchouli, and vanilla. This complex composition offers a modern twist on classic oriental structures, making it a compelling choice for those seeking an …

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Vanilla Monsoon by Salum Parfums puts a brisk coastal spin on sweet gourmand fragrances by mixing rich vanilla with fresh rain notes. Right away, a splash of wet ozonic mist and bright orange cuts through the warmth, sharpened by green cardamom pods. As it settles, creamy vanilla flower and jasmine float over a distin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Under My Spell Noelle or Vanilla Monsoon?

Under My Spell Noelle takes 4 of 7 categories. Under My Spell Noelle is rated 3.86/5 from 266 votes; Vanilla Monsoon is rated 3.97/5 from 59 votes. Choose Under My Spell Noelle for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Vanilla Monsoon for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Under My Spell Noelle or Vanilla Monsoon?

Vanilla Monsoon lasts longest (Vanilla Monsoon 79/100, Under My Spell Noelle 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Under My Spell Noelle or Vanilla Monsoon?

Vanilla Monsoon projects furthest (Vanilla Monsoon 71/100, Under My Spell Noelle 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Under My Spell Noelle and Vanilla Monsoon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Vanilla Flower, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Under My Spell Noelle or Vanilla Monsoon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Monsoon is the stronger pick. For winter, Under My Spell Noelle is the stronger pick. Vanilla Monsoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Under My Spell Noelle and Vanilla Monsoon?

Under My Spell Noelle has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper and Cranberry, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Rose, Wild Orchid and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Raspberry and Patchouli. Vanilla Monsoon has top notes of Rain Notes, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Aquatic notes, Fruity Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin.