Fragrance comparison

Vanille 44 Paris vs Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,103 ratings analysed

Vanille 44 Paris

Le Labo

4.171,099 votes

Rank #4,670 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

The Dua Brand

4.254 votes

Rank #41,937 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vanille 44 Paris
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vanille 44 Paris1/5

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Sillage & projection: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Value for money: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Fragranxe ranking: Vanille 44 Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille 44 ParisLe Labo

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 1,099 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

35%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,099 votes

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

SillageDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value88

Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

smoky84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaIncenseGuaiac WoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Guaiac WoodCardamomIncenseToffeeBourbon VanillaPink PepperGreen AppleBrandyCaramelBlack CurrantSandalwoodBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer30

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night69

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex58

Women37

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,670

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews189

Overall rank#41,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVanille 44 ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille 44 Paris by Le Labo takes a familiar sweet profile and turns it into something dry, smoky, and restrained. Instead of smelling like a bakery or warm syrup, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp aldehydes that give the start a soapy sparkle. The heart shifts toward resinous incense…

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Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme by The Dua Brand serves up a rich, dessert-style aroma centered around baked green apple, warm caramel, and smooth bourbon vanilla. Right from the first spray, you get a splash of crisp bergamot cut through with dark brandy and sweet butter toffee. As the fragrance warms up on y…

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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, Vanille 44 Paris or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 4 of 5 categories. Vanille 44 Paris is rated 4.17/5 from 1,099 votes; Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Vanille 44 Paris for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanille 44 Paris or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme lasts longest (Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 73/100, Vanille 44 Paris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanille 44 Paris or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme projects furthest (Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 67/100, Vanille 44 Paris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille 44 Paris and Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Incense and Guaiac Wood.

Is Vanille 44 Paris or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme better for summer or winter?

Vanille 44 Paris suits daytime wear; Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille 44 Paris and Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

Vanille 44 Paris features Vanilla, Incense, Guaiac Wood, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange. Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme features Guaiac Wood, Cardamom, Incense, Toffee and Bourbon Vanilla.