Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Mudslide vs Begyndelse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 207 ratings analysed

6 wins

Vanilla Mudslide

BLNDRGRPHY

4.33165 votes

Rank #6,066 MuskyVodka

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Begyndelse

Jonah Hogden Parfum

2.5542 votes

Rank #22,926 CoffeeWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Mudslide takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vanilla Mudslide
Choose it for a musky and vodka character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Begyndelse
Choose it for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vanilla Mudslide6/7

Begyndelse1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla MudslideBLNDRGRPHY

BegyndelseJonah Hogden Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 165 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

2.55/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 5%Had 3%Want 92%

Category winnerVanilla MudslideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

165 votes

31%Love

10%Like

0%Ok

2%Dislike

57%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerVanilla MudslideMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate39

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Mudslide

SillageVanilla Mudslide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value23

Category winnerVanilla MudslideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

vodka92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

cacao69%

warm spicy61%

coffee100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

fruity74%

tropical65%

lactonic56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

ButterBitter AlmondCoconut Milk

Heart

VanillaCocoaSweet AlmondCoffeeDavana

Base

VodkaIso E SuperWhite MuskAmbroxan

Top15-30 mins

Coffee

Heart2-4 hrs

BananaButterBread

Base6-8+ hrs

CocoaChocolateVanilla

InformationalShared notesButter, Vanilla, Cocoa and Coffee. Durations are only published for Begyndelse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer31

Fall69

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerBegyndelseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex59

Women24

Men15

Unisex40

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#22,926

PerfumerJonah Hogden

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerVanilla MudslideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BLNDRGRPHY Vanilla Mudslide opens with a rich wave of salted butter, bitter almond, and creamy coconut milk before settling into a warm core of vanilla bean, dark cocoa, and roasted coffee. Unlike heavy dessert scents that feel thick and suffocating, the base stays crisp with vodka, Iso E Super, and clean white musk. …

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Begyndelse by Jonah Hogden Parfum delivers an unapologetic artisanal gourmand profile centered on dark roasted coffee and freshly baked banana bread. The fragrance kicks off with an intense burst of sweetened espresso beans before melting into creamy butter, yeasty dough, and ripe yellow fruit. As the heart expands, d…

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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 Mudslide or Begyndelse?

Vanilla Mudslide takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanilla Mudslide is rated 4.33/5 from 165 votes; Begyndelse is rated 2.55/5 from 42 votes. Choose Vanilla Mudslide for a musky and vodka character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Begyndelse for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Mudslide or Begyndelse?

Vanilla Mudslide lasts longest (Vanilla Mudslide 71/100, Begyndelse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Mudslide or Begyndelse?

Vanilla Mudslide projects furthest (Vanilla Mudslide 61/100, Begyndelse 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Mudslide and Begyndelse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Butter, Vanilla, Cocoa and Coffee.

Is Vanilla Mudslide or Begyndelse better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vanilla Mudslide and Begyndelse?

Vanilla Mudslide has top notes of Butter, Bitter Almond and Coconut Milk, heart notes of Vanilla, Cocoa, Sweet Almond and Coffee, a base of Vodka, Iso E Super, White Musk and Ambroxan. Begyndelse has top notes of Coffee, heart notes of Banana, Butter and Bread, a base of Cocoa, Chocolate and Vanilla.