Fragrance comparison

Vanilla vs Uncensored Cherry

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,897 ratings analysed

Vanilla

Tom Ford

3.063,837 votes

Rank #41,153 VanillaAlmond

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46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Uncensored Cherry

Antonio Maretti

3.8260 votes

Rank #37,616 CherryAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Uncensored Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.
Uncensored Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vanilla1/7

Uncensored Cherry5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanillaTom Ford

Uncensored CherryAntonio Maretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.06/ 5 · 3,837 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 63%Had 12%Want 26%

Category winnerUncensored CherryRating 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

28%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerUncensored CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityVanilla

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value49

Category winnerUncensored CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond91%

sweet83%

nutty74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

cherry100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

nutty69%

whiskey61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both vanilla, almond 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

Black CherryBitter AlmondWhiskey

Heart

VanillaJasmine SambacCinnamonTurkish Rose

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Vanilla, Tonka Bean 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–

Spring60

Summer35

Fall70

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerUncensored CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex43

Women52

Men0

Unisex32

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUncensored CherryHigher 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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Uncensored Cherry opens with a dark cherry note wrapped in bitter almond and a soft whiskey warmth. It quickly settles into a sweeter, creamier core where vanilla, cinnamon, rose, and jasmine smooth out the sharper edges. This reads as a rich cherry gourmand with a woody base rather than a bright fruity scent. It may …

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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 Uncensored Cherry?

Uncensored Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanilla is rated 3.06/5 from 3,837 votes; Uncensored Cherry is rated 3.82/5 from 60 votes. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter. Choose Uncensored Cherry for a cherry and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla or Uncensored Cherry?

Vanilla lasts longest (Vanilla 64/100, Uncensored Cherry 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla or Uncensored Cherry?

Projection is very close: Vanilla 52/100, Uncensored Cherry 52/100 for sillage.

Do Vanilla and Uncensored Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, almond and nutty accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

Is Vanilla or Uncensored Cherry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Uncensored Cherry is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla is the stronger pick. Uncensored Cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla and Uncensored Cherry?

Vanilla has top notes of Bitter Almond, heart notes of Vanilla and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Ultravanil™, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Uncensored Cherry has top notes of Black Cherry, Bitter Almond and Whiskey, heart notes of Vanilla, Jasmine Sambac, Cinnamon and Turkish Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vetiver.