Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Berry vs Espiritu Pirata

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Vanilla Berry

Umma Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #55,435 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Espiritu Pirata

Nadia Z · 2014

3.8910 votes

Rank #39,656 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Espiritu Pirata takes 2 of 4 categories.

Vanilla Berry
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Espiritu Pirata
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vanilla Berry1/4

Espiritu Pirata2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Espiritu Pirata
Value for money: Vanilla Berry
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Espiritu Pirata

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla BerryUmma Perfumes

Espiritu PirataNadia Z

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.89/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEspiritu Pirata

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerVanilla BerryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet77%

honey61%

floral53%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryOrangeGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRumRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaCacao Pod

Notes

RumMuhuhuCacao PodBeeswaxHoneyTonka BeanSpicesVanillaSandalwoodMimosaPatchouliLotus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRum, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cacao Pod. Durations are only published for Vanilla Berry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 36%Casual 26%Party 21%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,656

PerfumerNadia Zuodar

Launched2014

Reviews3

Category winnerEspiritu PirataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla Berry by Umma Perfumes delivers an unexpected twist on gourmand warmth. It ignores the usual syrupy sugar traps. The opening punches through with zesty orange and brisk ginger, kept dry and earthy by a sprig of herbal rosemary. You might notice a sharp splash of perfumer alcohol during the first three minutes,…

Reviews →

Nadia Z Espiritu Pirata is an artisanal fragrance blending dark Martinique rum, raw beeswax, and cacao. Created by perfumer Nadia Zuodar, this dry woody vanilla offers a rustic alternative to modern sweet gourmands. It is a long-lasting, heavy choice for cold weather and serious collectors.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanilla Berry or Espiritu Pirata?

Espiritu Pirata takes 2 of 4 categories. Vanilla Berry is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Espiritu Pirata is rated 3.89/5 from 10 votes. Choose Vanilla Berry for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Espiritu Pirata for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Berry or Espiritu Pirata?

They last about the same: Vanilla Berry 80/100, Espiritu Pirata 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Berry or Espiritu Pirata?

Espiritu Pirata projects furthest (Espiritu Pirata 81/100, Vanilla Berry 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Berry and Espiritu Pirata smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rum, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cacao Pod.

Is Vanilla Berry or Espiritu Pirata better for summer or winter?

Vanilla Berry suits evening wear; Espiritu Pirata suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Berry and Espiritu Pirata?

Vanilla Berry has top notes of Rosemary, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, Rum and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cacao Pod. Espiritu Pirata features Rum, Muhuhu, Cacao Pod, Beeswax and Honey.