Vanilla Firenze vs The $kull
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Vanilla FirenzeChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The $kullChoose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Vanilla Firenze3/7
The $kull3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanilla Firenze
- Community sentiment
- Vanilla Firenze
- Longevity
- The $kull
- Sillage & projection
- The $kull
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- The $kull
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Firenze
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanilla FirenzeGucciThe $kullPhilipp Plein ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%
3.33/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winnerVanilla FirenzeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
19%Like
19%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
172 votes
39%Love
14%Like
5%Ok
27%Dislike
15%Hate
132 votes
Category winnerVanilla FirenzeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe $kull
SillageThe $kull
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy90%
amber80%
powdery70%
fresh spicy60%
balsamic50%
leather100%
animalic92%
aquatic84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Black PepperCardamomCarrot Seeds
Heart2 to 4 hours
MyrrhIris ButterSiam Benzoin
Base4 to 7 hours
Bourbon Vanilla
Top
Watery NotesCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
Leatherdark woodsy notes
Base
Black AmberBourbon Vanilla
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vanilla Firenze, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer17
Fall98
Winter100
Day66
Night100
Spring82
Summer43
Fall98
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe $kullMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,366
PerfumerAlex Lee, Véronique Nyberg
Launched—
Reviews37
Overall rank#17,705
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerVanilla FirenzeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanilla Firenze by Gucci presents a warm spicy vanilla profile built around resinous warmth and earthy iris butter. The opening delivers a crackle of black pepper and cardamom softened by the airy, powdery texture of carrot seeds. In the heart, rich myrrh and sweet Siam benzoin deepen the blend, creating a balsamic wa…
Reviews →Alberto Morillas designed The $kull for Philipp Plein as an intense, animalic leather statement. The opening hits immediately with sharp black pepper, fresh cardamom, and an unexpected splash of watery notes that cuts through the initial heavy spice. As the top notes settle, the core turns into dense raw leather and d…
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 Firenze or The $kull?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Vanilla Firenze is rated 4.01/5 from 172 votes; The $kull is rated 3.33/5 from 132 votes. Choose Vanilla Firenze for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The $kull for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Vanilla Firenze or The $kull?
They last about the same: The $kull 66/100, Vanilla Firenze 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla Firenze or The $kull?
The $kull projects furthest (The $kull 60/100, Vanilla Firenze 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanilla Firenze and The $kull smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bourbon Vanilla.
Is Vanilla Firenze or The $kull better for summer or winter?
For summer, The $kull is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Firenze is the stronger pick. Vanilla Firenze suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Firenze and The $kull?
Vanilla Firenze has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Myrrh, Iris Butter and Siam Benzoin, a base of Bourbon Vanilla. The $kull has top notes of Watery Notes, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Leather and dark woodsy notes, a base of Black Amber and Bourbon Vanilla.
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