Fragrance comparison

Vanilla on the Beach vs 9 THE PEACEMAKER

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Vanilla on the Beach

Gulf Orchid

3.7740 votes

Rank #19,678 FruityVanilla

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58%scent match

Closely related

9 THE PEACEMAKER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.506 votes

Rank #44,331 VanillaAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Vanilla on the Beach
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
9 THE PEACEMAKER
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Vanilla on the Beach2/5

9 THE PEACEMAKER2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 9 THE PEACEMAKER
Sillage & projection: 9 THE PEACEMAKER
Value for money: Vanilla on the Beach
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla on the Beach

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla on the BeachGulf Orchid

9 THE PEACEMAKERhOUSE OF hELIOS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

67%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity9 THE PEACEMAKER

Sillage9 THE PEACEMAKER

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVanilla on the BeachBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

amber77%

alcohol69%

warm spicy61%

vanilla100%

amber92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both vanilla, fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LiquorPearDavana

Heart2-4 hrs

Dried FruitsSpicy NotesPatchouli

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaAmberTonka

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantRed FruitsPear

Heart2-4 hrs

White VioletEucalyptusWhite Flowers

Base7-9 hrs

VanillaAmberTonkaPatchouliCedarwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day56

Night100

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex76

Women14

Date 35%Party 30%Casual 21%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#44,331

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilla on the BeachHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the sunny name fool you. Vanilla on the Beach by Gulf Orchid is not a breezy coconut mist. Instead, this fragrance delivers a boozy pour of golden liquor over ripe pear and herbal davana. Thick dried fruits and warm spices quickly roll in, pinned down by earthy patchouli and rich Madagascar-style vanilla. T…

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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 on the Beach or 9 THE PEACEMAKER?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Vanilla on the Beach is rated 3.77/5 from 40 votes; 9 THE PEACEMAKER is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Vanilla on the Beach for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 9 THE PEACEMAKER for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla on the Beach or 9 THE PEACEMAKER?

9 THE PEACEMAKER lasts longest (9 THE PEACEMAKER 70/100, Vanilla on the Beach 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla on the Beach or 9 THE PEACEMAKER?

9 THE PEACEMAKER projects furthest (9 THE PEACEMAKER 63/100, Vanilla on the Beach 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla on the Beach and 9 THE PEACEMAKER smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Pear, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Vanilla on the Beach or 9 THE PEACEMAKER better for summer or winter?

Vanilla on the Beach suits evening wear; 9 THE PEACEMAKER suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla on the Beach and 9 THE PEACEMAKER?

Vanilla on the Beach has top notes of Liquor, Pear and Davana, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Spicy Notes and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Tonka. 9 THE PEACEMAKER has top notes of Blackcurrant, Red Fruits and Pear, heart notes of White Violet, Eucalyptus and White Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka and Patchouli.