Fragrance comparison

Vanilla vs Souichi's Selfish Curse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,854 ratings analysed

Vanilla

Tom Ford

3.063,837 votes

Rank #41,153 VanillaAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Souichi's Selfish Curse

Phronema Perfumes

4.0817 votes

Rank #33,684 VanillaAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Souichi's Selfish Curse takes 5 of 5 categories.

Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Best in winter.
Souichi's Selfish Curse
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vanilla0/5

Souichi's Selfish Curse5/5

Ratings & consensus: Souichi's Selfish Curse
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Souichi's Selfish Curse
Sillage & projection: Souichi's Selfish Curse
Value for money: Souichi's Selfish Curse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Souichi's Selfish Curse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanillaTom Ford

Souichi's Selfish CursePhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.06/ 5 · 3,837 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerSouichi's Selfish CurseRating 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

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySouichi's Selfish Curse

SillageSouichi's Selfish Curse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSouichi's Selfish CurseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond91%

sweet83%

nutty74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

vanilla100%

amber92%

musky84%

almond77%

animalic69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla, almond and powdery

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

Notes

CivetBitter AlmondBenzoinTonka BeanHeliotropeVanilla AbsoluteBarkMysore SandalwoodStar AniseAmbergrisCinnamonOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex43

Women52

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,684

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSouichi's Selfish CurseHigher 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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Souichi's Selfish Curse is an unapologetic, animalic blend centered on raw Civet Absolute, softened by Mysore Sandalwood and Vanilla. This daring composition features a sharp, fruity bite reminiscent of dark tales, balanced by resinous opoponax and benzoin. Best suited for those seeking a bold, challenging fragrance f…

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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 Souichi's Selfish Curse?

Souichi's Selfish Curse takes 5 of 5 categories. Vanilla is rated 3.06/5 from 3,837 votes; Souichi's Selfish Curse is rated 4.08/5 from 17 votes. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and almond character. Best in winter. Choose Souichi's Selfish Curse for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla or Souichi's Selfish Curse?

Souichi's Selfish Curse lasts longest (Souichi's Selfish Curse 86/100, Vanilla 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla or Souichi's Selfish Curse?

Souichi's Selfish Curse projects furthest (Souichi's Selfish Curse 75/100, Vanilla 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla and Souichi's Selfish Curse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, almond and powdery accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Vanilla Absolute and Tonka Bean.

Is Vanilla or Souichi's Selfish Curse better for summer or winter?

Souichi's Selfish Curse suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla and Souichi's Selfish Curse?

Vanilla has top notes of Bitter Almond, heart notes of Vanilla and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Ultravanil™, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Souichi's Selfish Curse features Civet, Bitter Almond, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Heliotrope.