Vanilla vs The White Cloud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
88%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The White Cloud takes 5 of 5 categories.
VanillaChoose it for a vanilla and almond character. Best in winter.
The White CloudChoose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanilla0/5
The White Cloud5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The White Cloud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The White Cloud
- Sillage & projection
- The White Cloud
- Value for money
- The White Cloud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The White Cloud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VanillaTom FordThe White CloudMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.06/ 5 · 3,837 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 30%Had 1%Want 69%
Category winnerThe White CloudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
19%Like
14%Ok
17%Dislike
24%Hate
3,837 votes
60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe White Cloud
SillageThe White Cloud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe White CloudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
almond91%
sweet83%
nutty74%
powdery65%
fruity56%
vanilla100%
almond91%
sweet83%
nutty74%
floral65%
fruity56%
Scent match88%Very similar · both vanilla, almond and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter Almond
Heart
VanillaFloral Notes
Base
Vanilla AbsoluteUltravanil™Tonka BeanSandalwood
Top
Bitter Almond
Heart
VanillaFloral Notes
Base
Vanilla AbsoluteTonka BeanSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Vanilla, Floral Notes and Vanilla Absolute. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring14
Summer29
Fall57
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,808
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,205
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerThe White CloudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanilla 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 →The White Cloud by Maison Alhambra is a cozy, vanilla-forward fragrance that centers on a milky, almond-heavy sweetness. It leans into a comforting, gourmand profile, making it a standout option for those who enjoy sugary, skin-hugging scents. Designed for both men and women, this 2025 release excels in chilly weather…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Vanilla or The White Cloud?
The White Cloud takes 5 of 5 categories. Vanilla is rated 3.06/5 from 3,837 votes; The White Cloud is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and almond character. Best in winter. Choose The White Cloud for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanilla or The White Cloud?
The White Cloud lasts longest (The White Cloud 75/100, Vanilla 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla or The White Cloud?
The White Cloud projects furthest (The White Cloud 69/100, Vanilla 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanilla and The White Cloud smell similar?
Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, almond and sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Vanilla, Floral Notes and Vanilla Absolute.
Is Vanilla or The White Cloud better for summer or winter?
The White Cloud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla and The White Cloud?
Vanilla has top notes of Bitter Almond, heart notes of Vanilla and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Ultravanil™, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. The White Cloud has top notes of Bitter Almond, heart notes of Vanilla and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.
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