Vanilla Mudslide vs Moonlight Cherry
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla Mudslide takes 6 of 7 categories.
Vanilla MudslideChoose it for a musky and vodka character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Moonlight CherryChoose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanilla Mudslide6/7
Moonlight Cherry1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanilla Mudslide
- Community sentiment
- Vanilla Mudslide
- Longevity
- Vanilla Mudslide
- Sillage & projection
- Vanilla Mudslide
- Value for money
- Moonlight Cherry
- Versatility
- Vanilla Mudslide
- 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 MudslideBLNDRGRPHYMoonlight CherryVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 165 votes
Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 258 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerVanilla MudslideRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
26%Like
7%Ok
2%Dislike
5%Hate
165 votes
45%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
258 votes
Category winnerVanilla MudslideMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla Mudslide
SillageVanilla Mudslide
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMoonlight CherryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
vodka92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
cacao69%
warm spicy61%
cherry100%
sweet92%
almond84%
nutty77%
rum69%
fruity61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ButterBitter AlmondCoconut Milk
Heart
VanillaCocoaSweet AlmondCoffeeDavana
Base
VodkaIso E SuperWhite MuskAmbroxan
Top20-30 mins
RumBitter Almond
Heart3-5 hrs
CherryCoffee
Base8-10 hrs
VanillaWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Vanilla, Coffee and White Musk. Durations are only published for Moonlight Cherry, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerVanilla MudslideMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,066
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#6,139
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews26
Category winnerVanilla MudslideHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBLNDRGRPHY 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. …
Reviews →Moonlight Cherry by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a warm, boozy twist on sweet fruit. It opens with a splash of dark rum and bitter almond, giving you the immediate sensation of biting into an upscale cherry liqueur chocolate. As the opening settles, a rich, ripe cherry heart steps forward, balanced by dark roasted coff…
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 Mudslide or Moonlight Cherry?
Vanilla Mudslide takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanilla Mudslide is rated 4.33/5 from 165 votes; Moonlight Cherry is rated 4.17/5 from 258 votes. Choose Vanilla Mudslide for a musky and vodka character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Moonlight Cherry for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanilla Mudslide or Moonlight Cherry?
Vanilla Mudslide lasts longest (Vanilla Mudslide 71/100, Moonlight Cherry 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla Mudslide or Moonlight Cherry?
Vanilla Mudslide projects furthest (Vanilla Mudslide 61/100, Moonlight Cherry 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanilla Mudslide and Moonlight Cherry smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Vanilla, Coffee and White Musk.
Is Vanilla Mudslide or Moonlight Cherry better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vanilla Mudslide is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Mudslide is the stronger pick. Moonlight Cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Mudslide and Moonlight Cherry?
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. Moonlight Cherry has top notes of Rum and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Cherry and Coffee, a base of Vanilla and White Musk.
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