Vanilla Kiss vs Only Love
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla Kiss takes 3 of 5 categories.
Vanilla KissChoose it for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Only LoveChoose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanilla Kiss3/5
Only Love2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanilla Kiss
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Only Love
- Sillage & projection
- Only Love
- Value for money
- Vanilla Kiss
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Kiss
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanilla KissPhytodermOnly LovePascal MorabitoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.58/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 46%Had 34%Want 19%
3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%
Category winnerVanilla KissRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
22%Like
22%Ok
16%Dislike
7%Hate
73 votes
27%Love
36%Like
27%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOnly Love
SillageOnly Love
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla KissBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
caramel90%
sweet80%
amber70%
white floral60%
powdery50%
fruity100%
patchouli92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryMandarin Orange
Heart
VanillaJasmine
Base
CaramelAmber
Top
OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
FruitsJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliAmberOakmossVanillaCaramel
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Vanilla, Jasmine and Caramel. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer13
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night50
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#37,257
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,016
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVanilla KissHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanilla Kiss by Phytoderm serves up a sweet, gourmand experience built around caramel and vanilla. Launched in 2017, this scent relies on a playful cherry opening that settles into a soft, amber-infused base. It is a casual, everyday option for those who gravitate toward sugary, feminine profiles that lean into warmth…
Reviews →Only Love opens with a burst of mandarin orange and sweet citrus that hits with bright energy. As the initial spray settles, orange blossom and white jasmine bring a clean floral weight to the heart. The base shifts rapidly toward dark patchouli, thick caramel, and warm amber, anchoring the sweet fruitiness. Oakmoss a…
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 Kiss or Only Love?
Vanilla Kiss takes 3 of 5 categories. Vanilla Kiss is rated 3.58/5 from 73 votes; Only Love is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Vanilla Kiss for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Only Love for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanilla Kiss or Only Love?
Only Love lasts longest (Only Love 76/100, Vanilla Kiss 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla Kiss or Only Love?
Only Love projects furthest (Only Love 53/100, Vanilla Kiss 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanilla Kiss and Only Love smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Vanilla, Jasmine and Caramel.
Is Vanilla Kiss or Only Love better for summer or winter?
Only Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Kiss and Only Love?
Vanilla Kiss has top notes of Cherry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vanilla and Jasmine, a base of Caramel and Amber. Only Love has top notes of Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Fruits, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and Vanilla.
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