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Vanilla vs Chocolate Fudge

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

Updated 4,091 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chocolate Fudge takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Vanilla

    Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter.

  • Chocolate Fudge

    Choose it for a sweet and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Vanilla2/7
Chocolate Fudge5/7
Ratings & consensus
Chocolate Fudge
Community sentiment
Chocolate Fudge
Longevity
Vanilla
Sillage & projection
Chocolate Fudge
Value for money
Chocolate Fudge
Versatility
Vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chocolate Fudge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
VanillaTom Ford
Chocolate FudgeTubbees
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.06/ 5 · 3,837 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 254 votes
Have 53%Had 6%Want 42%
Category winnerChocolate FudgeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
26%Love
19%Like
14%Ok
17%Dislike
24%Hate

3,837 votes

45%Love
28%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerChocolate FudgeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate51
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityVanilla

SillageChocolate Fudge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value14
¤ Price value89
Category winnerChocolate FudgeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
almond91%
sweet83%
nutty74%
powdery65%
fruity56%
sweet100%
chocolate86%
vanilla72%
nutty58%
warm spicy44%
woody30%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and nutty

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Bitter Almond
Heart
VanillaFloral Notes
Base
Vanilla AbsoluteUltravanil™Tonka BeanSandalwood
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
Spring52
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring22
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex43
Women52
Men1
Unisex61
Women37
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChocolate FudgeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla by Tom Ford marks a bold, polarizing direction for the brand's gourmand lineup. It greets you with a sharp, medicinal blast of bitter almond that feels almost like amaretto spilled on cold granite. This chilly, nutty opening soon yields to a warm, milky wave of vanilla absolute and cozy tonka bean on a quiet s…

Reviews →

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…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanilla or Chocolate Fudge?

Chocolate Fudge takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanilla is rated 3.06/5 from 3,837 votes; Chocolate Fudge is rated 4.02/5 from 254 votes. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Chocolate Fudge for a sweet and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla or Chocolate Fudge?

Vanilla lasts longest (Vanilla 64/100, Chocolate Fudge 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla or Chocolate Fudge?

Chocolate Fudge projects furthest (Chocolate Fudge 55/100, Vanilla 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla and Chocolate Fudge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and nutty accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Vanilla Absolute and Sandalwood.

Is Vanilla or Chocolate Fudge better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla and Chocolate Fudge?

Vanilla has top notes of Bitter Almond, heart notes of Vanilla and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Ultravanil™, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 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.

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