Fragrance comparison

Vanilla vs Chocolate Fudge

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 273 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vanilla

Areej

4.4719 votes

Rank #30,235 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Chocolate Fudge

Tubbees

4.02254 votes

Rank #28,063 SweetChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Chocolate Fudge
Choose it for a sweet and chocolate character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Vanilla4/5

Chocolate Fudge1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanillaAreej

Chocolate FudgeTubbees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 58%Had 0%Want 42%

4.02/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 53%Had 6%Want 42%

Category winnerVanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

79%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

45%Love

28%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVanilla

SillageVanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value89

Category winnerVanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral92%

almond84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

chocolate86%

vanilla72%

nutty58%

warm spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter Almond

Heart

Floral NotesVanilla

Base

Vanilla AbsoluteSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

Dark ChocolateHazelnutDulce de leche

Heart

Chocolate FudgeBaileys Irish CreamCaramelBitter Almond

Base

PralineVanilla AbsoluteSandalwoodAmberwood

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Vanilla Absolute and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring22

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men1

Unisex61

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChocolate FudgeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Areej Vanilla opens with a sharp flash of bitter almond that feels almost cherry-tinged before settling into a warm core of vanilla and soft floral notes. As the scent matures on skin, rich vanilla absolute takes over alongside creamy sandalwood and roasted tonka bean. The texture stays powdery and nutty rather than s…

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Tubbees Chocolate Fudge opens with heavy dark chocolate, thick dulce de leche, and roasted hazelnut. As the alcohol settles, Baileys Irish Cream and gooey caramel push through a dense praline center. It sits close to skin with warm sandalwood and vanilla absolute, making it a budget treat for freezing winter nights wh…

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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 Chocolate Fudge?

Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories. Vanilla is rated 4.47/5 from 19 votes; Chocolate Fudge is rated 4.02/5 from 254 votes. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Chocolate Fudge for a sweet and chocolate character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla or Chocolate Fudge?

Vanilla lasts longest (Vanilla 100/100, Chocolate Fudge 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla or Chocolate Fudge?

Vanilla projects furthest (Vanilla 100/100, Chocolate Fudge 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla and Chocolate Fudge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Vanilla Absolute and Sandalwood.

What are the notes in Vanilla and Chocolate Fudge?

Vanilla has top notes of Bitter Almond, heart notes of Floral Notes and Vanilla, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Chocolate Fudge has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut and Dulce de leche, heart notes of Chocolate Fudge, Baileys Irish Cream, Caramel and Bitter Almond, a base of Praline, Vanilla Absolute, Sandalwood and Amberwood.