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Vanilla Monsoon vs Fauvisme

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

Updated 63 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Monsoon takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Vanilla Monsoon

    Choose it for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Fauvisme

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vanilla Monsoon3/3
Fauvisme0/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vanilla Monsoon
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Vanilla Monsoon
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vanilla Monsoon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vanilla MonsoonSalum Parfums
FauvismeDorin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 23%Had 6%Want 72%
3.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
29%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate

59 votes

25%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity20
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityVanilla Monsoon

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value0
Category winnerVanilla MonsoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
marine92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
ozonic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Rain NotesCardamomOrange
Heart
Vanilla FlowerAquatic notesFruity NotesJasmine
Base
VanillaPatchouliBenzoin
Top15-30 mins
BergamotCardamomGingerBrandy
Heart2-4 hrs
JasminePeachRose
Base6-8 hrs
Iso E SuperSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Vanilla and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Fauvisme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer83
Fall83
Winter74
Day100
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day56
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex53
Women47
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 16%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,724

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,846

PerfumerJulia Karpova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilla MonsoonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla Monsoon by Salum Parfums puts a brisk coastal spin on sweet gourmand fragrances by mixing rich vanilla with fresh rain notes. Right away, a splash of wet ozonic mist and bright orange cuts through the warmth, sharpened by green cardamom pods. As it settles, creamy vanilla flower and jasmine float over a distin…

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Fauvisme by Dorin opens with a splash of sweet fruit brandy, zesty bergamot, and cracked green cardamom. The boozy heat immediately catches your attention before mellowing into a velvety heart of ripe peach, soft rose petals, and delicate jasmine. As the fragrance warms on your skin, creamy vanilla, golden amber, and …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanilla Monsoon or Fauvisme?

Vanilla Monsoon takes 3 of 3 categories. Vanilla Monsoon is rated 3.97/5 from 59 votes; Fauvisme is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Vanilla Monsoon for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fauvisme for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Monsoon or Fauvisme?

Vanilla Monsoon lasts longest (Vanilla Monsoon 79/100, Fauvisme 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Monsoon and Fauvisme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is Vanilla Monsoon or Fauvisme better for summer or winter?

Vanilla Monsoon suits daytime wear; Fauvisme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Monsoon and Fauvisme?

Vanilla Monsoon has top notes of Rain Notes, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Aquatic notes, Fruity Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin. Fauvisme has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and Brandy, heart notes of Jasmine, Peach and Rose, a base of Iso E Super, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.

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