Fragrance comparison

Vanilla vs Vetyver Vanille

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 606 ratings analysed

2 wins

Vanilla

Alyssa Ashley

3.87599 votes

Rank #8,626 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Vanilla2/3

Vetyver Vanille1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Vetyver Vanille
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanillaAlyssa Ashley

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 599 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

560 votes

14%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityVanilla

SillageVetyver Vanille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

sweet48%

white floral30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Vanille

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

TobaccoWoodsy NotesSpicy Notes

Base3 to 5 hours

VetyverVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Vanille. Durations are only published for Vetyver Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women80

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alyssa Ashley Vanilla is a simple, powdery vanilla with a bright citrus lift up top and a soft jasmine touch in the middle. It quickly settles into a sweet, cosy vanilla that stays fairly linear, more clean and nostalgic than complex or boozy. On many skins it wears close, making it easy for everyday use and layering.…

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Vetyver Vanille by Le Jardin Retrouve pairs crisp citrus with rooty woods and smooth warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant sparkle that feels bright and aromatic. As the brisk opening settles, dry tobacco leaves and warm spicy notes emerge alongside textured woods…

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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, Vanilla or Vetyver Vanille?

Vanilla takes 2 of 3 categories. Vanilla is rated 3.87/5 from 599 votes; Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla or Vetyver Vanille?

They last about the same: Vanilla 54/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla or Vetyver Vanille?

Vetyver Vanille projects furthest (Vetyver Vanille 58/100, Vanilla 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla and Vetyver Vanille smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Vanille.

Is Vanilla or Vetyver Vanille better for summer or winter?

Vetyver Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla and Vetyver Vanille?

Vanilla has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Vanille. Vetyver Vanille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Woodsy Notes and Spicy Notes, a base of Vetyver and Vanille.