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Vanilla Shot vs Terra

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

Updated 757 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Vanilla Shot

    Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Best in winter.

  • Terra

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Vanilla Shot0/7
Terra7/7
Ratings & consensus
Terra
Community sentiment
Terra
Longevity
Terra
Sillage & projection
Terra
Value for money
Terra
Versatility
Terra
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Terra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vanilla ShotOlfactive Studio
TerraRayhaan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.65/ 5 · 296 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.38/ 5 · 461 votes
Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%
Category winnerTerraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
24%Love
39%Like
16%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate

296 votes

65%Love
20%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate

461 votes

Category winnerTerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value37
¤ Price value86
Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
balsamic65%
citrus56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SaffronAldehydesCoriander
Heart
Dried FruitsOpoponaxRose
Base
VanillaMyrrhBenzoinCaramel
Top
CardamomelemiBergamotSichuan PepperLemon
Heart
PatchouliCorianderAniseCuminSaffronWormwoodGeraniumOrange Blossom
Base
FrankincenseVanillaBenzoinAmberOpoponaxOudLabdanumBirch
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Coriander, Opoponax and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer11
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTerraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men16
Unisex59
Women25
Men87
Unisex11
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,427

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Category winnerTerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla Shot by Olfactive Studio starts with a dry, peppery blast that catches you off guard. Instead of a standard bakery sweetness, saffron and coriander create a dusty, warm spice frame. A clean, soapy pop of aldehydes cuts through the initial heat. As it settles on skin, the fragrance turns resinous and thick, sho…

Reviews →

Terra by Rayhaan is a resinous, spice-forward men's fragrance launched in 2025. It leans heavily into a dense combination of cardamom, saffron, and frankincense, resulting in a rich, warm profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its performance is notably robust, projecting strongly in outdoor settings, and it offers an …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanilla Shot or Terra?

Terra takes 7 of 7 categories. Vanilla Shot is rated 3.65/5 from 296 votes; Terra is rated 4.38/5 from 461 votes. Choose Vanilla Shot for a amber and vanilla character. Best in winter. Choose Terra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Shot or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 79/100, Vanilla Shot 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Shot or Terra?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 72/100, Vanilla Shot 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Shot and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Coriander, Opoponax and Vanilla.

Is Vanilla Shot or Terra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Terra is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Shot is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Shot and Terra?

Vanilla Shot has top notes of Saffron, Aldehydes and Coriander, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Opoponax and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Myrrh, Benzoin and Caramel. Terra has top notes of Cardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Coriander, Anise and Cumin, a base of Frankincense, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.

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