Vanilla vs XOXO Vanilla
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
86%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
XOXO Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories.
VanillaChoose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
XOXO VanillaChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanilla1/4
XOXO Vanilla3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- XOXO Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- XOXO Vanilla
- Value for money
- XOXO Vanilla
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VanillaTom FordXOXO VanillaZodiacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.06/ 5 · 3,837 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
75%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityXOXO Vanilla
SillageXOXO Vanilla
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerXOXO VanillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
almond91%
sweet83%
nutty74%
powdery65%
fruity56%
vanilla100%
sweet86%
almond72%
amber58%
powdery44%
nutty30%
Scent match86%Very similar · both vanilla, sweet and almond
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–
Spring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
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#41,287
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerVanillaHigher 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 →XOXO Vanilla opens with a bitter almond accent, then settles into a creamy vanilla and tonka profile with a soft floral touch. It reads sweet, smooth, and slightly powdery rather than dark or spicy. Based on the available wearer feedback, it suits someone who wants an easy gourmand-leaning vanilla with a clean feel an…
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 XOXO Vanilla?
XOXO Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories. Vanilla is rated 3.06/5 from 3,837 votes; XOXO Vanilla is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose XOXO Vanilla for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanilla or XOXO Vanilla?
XOXO Vanilla lasts longest (XOXO Vanilla 87/100, Vanilla 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla or XOXO Vanilla?
XOXO Vanilla projects furthest (XOXO Vanilla 83/100, Vanilla 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanilla and XOXO Vanilla smell similar?
Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Vanilla, Floral Notes and Vanilla Absolute.
Is Vanilla or XOXO Vanilla better for summer or winter?
XOXO Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla and XOXO Vanilla?
Vanilla has top notes of Bitter Almond, heart notes of Vanilla and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Ultravanil™, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. XOXO Vanilla 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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