Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Smoke vs Narmar Extrait De Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

Vanilla Smoke

Khayali

2.676 votes

Rank #73,021 VanillaSweet

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35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Narmar Extrait De Parfum

Nilafar du Nil

4.4696 votes

Rank #2,145 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narmar Extrait De Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories.

Vanilla Smoke
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Narmar Extrait De Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Vanilla Smoke0/4

Narmar Extrait De Parfum4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narmar Extrait De Parfum
Sillage & projection: Narmar Extrait De Parfum
Value for money: Narmar Extrait De Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narmar Extrait De Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla SmokeKhayali

Narmar Extrait De ParfumNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.46/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

83%Love

11%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityNarmar Extrait De Parfum

SillageNarmar Extrait De Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNarmar Extrait De ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink PepperJuniper

Heart

ToffeeCinnamonLavenderSage

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberSuede

Top

CardamomLavenderJuniperBergamotClary Sage

Heart

CashmeranRoseGreen TeaLilyCinnamon

Base

TobaccoOakmossSuedeTonka BeanAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cinnamon, Lavender and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerNarmar Extrait De ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla Smoke by Khayali is a sweet amber vanilla with a spicy, powdery edge. Violet, pink pepper and juniper give the opening a cool lift before toffee, cinnamon and aromatic herbs move it warmer and sweeter. The dry-down settles around vanilla, tonka, amber and suede, so it is best for someone who wants a cozy gourm…

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Narmar Extrait De Parfum opens with a sharp, crisp blend of cardamom and juniper berries. This woody spicy fragrance for men settles into a deep, resilient base of cashmeran and tobacco. It is a robust, masculine choice for cooler weather, fitting for a formal office setting or a sharp suit when you want a fragrance 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanilla Smoke or Narmar Extrait De Parfum?

Narmar Extrait De Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. Vanilla Smoke is rated 2.67/5 from 6 votes; Narmar Extrait De Parfum is rated 4.46/5 from 96 votes. Choose Vanilla Smoke for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Narmar Extrait De Parfum for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Smoke or Narmar Extrait De Parfum?

Narmar Extrait De Parfum lasts longest (Narmar Extrait De Parfum 87/100, Vanilla Smoke 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Smoke or Narmar Extrait De Parfum?

Narmar Extrait De Parfum projects furthest (Narmar Extrait De Parfum 76/100, Vanilla Smoke 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Smoke and Narmar Extrait De Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cinnamon, Lavender and Tonka Bean.

Is Vanilla Smoke or Narmar Extrait De Parfum better for summer or winter?

Vanilla Smoke suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Smoke and Narmar Extrait De Parfum?

Vanilla Smoke has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper and Juniper, heart notes of Toffee, Cinnamon, Lavender and Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Suede. Narmar Extrait De Parfum has top notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmeran, Rose, Green Tea and Lily, a base of Tobacco, Oakmoss, Suede and Tonka Bean.