Fragrance comparison

Vanilla vs Exquise

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vanilla

Claudia Scattolini

3.673 votes

Rank #66,091 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Exquise

Parfums de la Bastide

3.5932 votes

Rank #36,894 FruityGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Exquise
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vanilla3/4

Exquise1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanillaClaudia Scattolini

ExquiseParfums de la Bastide

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%

3.59/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 39%

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

9%Love

56%Like

22%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityVanilla

SillageVanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral83%

powdery65%

floral48%

sweet30%

fruity100%

green92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both floral 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

Notes

FigItalian MandarinPeach BlossomBlack CurrantGreen LeavesFig LeafArtemisiaBourbon VanillaCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerVanillaLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall33

Winter8

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,091

PerfumerClaudia Scattolini

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerExquiseHigher 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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Parfums de la Bastide Exquise delivers a sunlit snapshot of southern France. The opening hits crisp and green. Crushed fig leaf and tart Italian mandarin burst forward with brisk energy. Within fifteen minutes, sweet black currant nectar and soft peach blossom soften the grassy snap. The base settles into dry cedar an…

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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 Exquise?

Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories. Vanilla is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Exquise is rated 3.59/5 from 32 votes. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Exquise for a fruity and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla or Exquise?

Vanilla lasts longest (Vanilla 70/100, Exquise 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla or Exquise?

Vanilla projects furthest (Vanilla 63/100, Exquise 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla and Exquise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bourbon Vanilla and Peach Blossom.

Is Vanilla or Exquise better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vanilla and Exquise?

Vanilla features Bourbon Vanilla, Jasmine, Peach Blossom and White Musk. Exquise features Fig, Italian Mandarin, Peach Blossom, Black Currant and Green Leaves.