Fragrance comparison

Vanilla vs Sehr

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,061 ratings analysed

Vanilla

Tom Ford

3.063,837 votes

Rank #41,153 VanillaAlmond

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48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Sehr

Lattafa Perfumes

3.811,224 votes

Rank #1,191 VanillaAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sehr takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
Sehr
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Vanilla1/7

Sehr6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanillaTom Ford

SehrLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.06/ 5 · 3,837 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 1,224 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerSehrRating 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

40%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

977 votes

Category winnerSehrMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySehr

SillageSehr

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value77

Category winnerSehrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond91%

sweet83%

nutty74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

vanilla100%

almond92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

oud69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both vanilla, almond and sweet

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

Bitter AlmondCinnamon

Heart

AkigalawoodPomaroseJasmine

Base

Vanilla AbsoluteTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Vanilla Absolute and Tonka Bean. 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–

Spring33

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex43

Women52

Men11

Unisex55

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews226

Category winnerSehrHigher 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…

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Sehr by Lattafa Perfumes is an oriental floral fragrance for those seeking a bold, nutty scent profile. Centered on bitter almond and warm cinnamon, it brings a sweet, resinous depth to cold weather outfits. It performs like a modern clubbing scent with high intensity, making it a distinct choice for evenings when you…

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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 Sehr?

Sehr takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanilla is rated 3.06/5 from 3,837 votes; Sehr is rated 3.81/5 from 1,224 votes. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose Sehr for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla or Sehr?

Sehr lasts longest (Sehr 76/100, Vanilla 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla or Sehr?

Sehr projects furthest (Sehr 66/100, Vanilla 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla and Sehr smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, almond and sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Vanilla Absolute and Tonka Bean.

Is Vanilla or Sehr 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 Sehr?

Vanilla has top notes of Bitter Almond, heart notes of Vanilla and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Ultravanil™, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Sehr has top notes of Bitter Almond and Cinnamon, heart notes of Akigalawood, Pomarose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Tonka Bean and Amber.