Vanilla Smoke vs 92
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
92 takes 5 of 7 categories.
Vanilla SmokeChoose it for a tobacco and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.
92Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanilla Smoke0/7
925/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 92
- Community sentiment
- 92
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- 92
- Versatility
- 92
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 92
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanilla SmokeMine Perfume Lab92LaverneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%
4.04/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%
Category winner92Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
44%Like
24%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
48%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
9%Hate
46 votes
Category winner92Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner92Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothtobacco100%
vanilla90%
sweet80%
woody70%
powdery60%
citrus50%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
honey84%
tobacco77%
lavender69%
aromatic61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Citruses
Heart
Tobacco
Base
VanillaSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
LavenderCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyTobacco
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Tobacco and Vanilla. Durations are only published for 92, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring26
Summer22
Fall100
Winter96
Day50
Night100
Spring66
Summer22
Fall81
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winner92Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,501
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#13,804
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winner92Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanilla Smoke by Mine Perfume Lab pairs dry tobacco leaf with creamy vanilla and smooth sandalwood. A brief citrus top note gives way to a warm, powdery heart that thrives in crisp October air. Designed for fall and winter nights, it offers a cozy dark sweet feel without becoming sticky or cloying.
Reviews →92 by Laverne offers a rich, comforting blast of golden honey, aromatic lavender, and spicy cured tobacco right out of the nozzle. Created by master perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer to honor the 92nd Saudi National Day, this scent leans heavily into warmth and decadence without feeling stuffy. Fresh citruses brighten the …
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
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Which is better, Vanilla Smoke or 92?
92 takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanilla Smoke is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes; 92 is rated 4.04/5 from 46 votes. Choose Vanilla Smoke for a tobacco and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 92 for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanilla Smoke or 92?
They last about the same: Vanilla Smoke 70/100, 92 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla Smoke or 92?
Projection is very close: Vanilla Smoke 60/100, 92 60/100 for sillage.
Do Vanilla Smoke and 92 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and tobacco accords. Common notes include Citruses, Tobacco and Vanilla.
Is Vanilla Smoke or 92 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vanilla Smoke is the stronger pick. For winter, 92 is the stronger pick. Vanilla Smoke suits evening wear; 92 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Smoke and 92?
Vanilla Smoke has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. 92 has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Honey and Tobacco, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Musk.
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