Fragrance comparison

Vanilla vs Altai

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

2 wins

Vanilla

Claudia Scattolini

3.673 votes

Rank #66,091 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Altai

Siberian Wellness

3.6050 votes

Rank #36,924 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Altai
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vanilla2/3

Altai1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanillaClaudia Scattolini

AltaiSiberian Wellness

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%

3.60/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 25%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

12%Love

56%Like

14%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityVanilla

SillageVanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral83%

powdery65%

floral48%

sweet30%

white floral100%

sweet90%

yellow floral80%

tuberose70%

coconut60%

vanilla50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bourbon VanillaJasminePeach BlossomWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Tiare FlowerCoconut NectarBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

TuberoseBourbon VanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBourbon Vanilla, Jasmine and White Musk. Durations are only published for Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,091

PerfumerClaudia Scattolini

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,924

PerfumerPierre Flores

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAltaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla by Claudia Scattolini offers a focused floral gourmand profile centered on Bourbon Vanilla, fresh jasmine, delicate peach blossom, and clean white musk. Rather than presenting a heavy dessert confection, this composition pairs rich sweetness with airy white floral brightness and a distinct powdery undertone. T…

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Altai is a creamy white floral with a tropical tilt. Tiare flower, coconut nectar and bergamot give it a sunny opening, then ylang-ylang, orange blossom and jasmine keep the heart lush before tuberose, vanilla and white musk settle into a soft, sweet trail. It usually reads more floral than fruity, and more easygoing …

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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 Altai?

Vanilla takes 2 of 3 categories. Vanilla is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Altai is rated 3.60/5 from 50 votes. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Altai for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla or Altai?

Vanilla lasts longest (Vanilla 70/100, Altai 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla or Altai?

Vanilla projects furthest (Vanilla 63/100, Altai 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla and Altai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Bourbon Vanilla, Jasmine and White Musk.

Is Vanilla or Altai better for summer or winter?

Vanilla suits day or night wear; Altai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla and Altai?

Vanilla features Bourbon Vanilla, Jasmine, Peach Blossom and White Musk. Altai has top notes of Tiare Flower, Coconut Nectar and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Tuberose, Bourbon Vanilla and White Musk.