Vanille de Madagascar vs Lost in Translation
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Vanille de MadagascarChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lost in TranslationChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanille de Madagascar2/5
Lost in Translation2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanille de Madagascar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lost in Translation
- Sillage & projection
- Lost in Translation
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanille de Madagascar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanille de MadagascarChopardLost in TranslationRasei FortWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.63/ 5 · 320 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.65/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 14%Had 5%Want 80%
Category winnerVanille de MadagascarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
37%Like
19%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
320 votes
33%Love
17%Like
25%Ok
17%Dislike
8%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLost in Translation
SillageLost in Translation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
caramel69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
citrus91%
sweet83%
caramel74%
fresh65%
green56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and caramel
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
TeaOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Madagascar VanillaCaramel
Base5-7+ hrs
Haitian VetiverCedar
Top
TeaWhite GrapefruitBitter Orange
Heart
ButterscotchLily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJasmine SambacNeroli
Base
VanillaCaramelWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesTea, Orange Blossom, Madagascar Vanilla and Caramel. Durations are only published for Vanille de Madagascar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,843
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nathalie Lorson
Launched2017
Reviews24
Overall rank#24,219
PerfumerRasei Fort
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerVanille de MadagascarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanille de Madagascar by Chopard takes natural vanilla into an unexpectedly crisp, green territory. Instead of smelling like melted confectionery or heavy vanilla extract, this fragrance centers on an earthy Madagascar vanilla pod surrounded by fresh green tea leaves, bergamot, and delicate orange blossom. The opening…
Reviews →Lost in Translation by Rasei Fort is a bright, lactonic floral gourmand that pivots from zesty citrus to a sticky, comforting heart. It works best on skin during cool spring mornings, offering a play between sharp grapefruit and rich butterscotch. This fragrance leans into its unusual combination of tea and sweet cara…
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
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Vanille de Madagascar or Lost in Translation?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Vanille de Madagascar is rated 3.63/5 from 320 votes; Lost in Translation is rated 3.65/5 from 21 votes. Choose Vanille de Madagascar for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lost in Translation for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanille de Madagascar or Lost in Translation?
Lost in Translation lasts longest (Lost in Translation 64/100, Vanille de Madagascar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanille de Madagascar or Lost in Translation?
Lost in Translation projects furthest (Lost in Translation 59/100, Vanille de Madagascar 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanille de Madagascar and Lost in Translation smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Tea, Orange Blossom, Madagascar Vanilla and Caramel.
Is Vanille de Madagascar or Lost in Translation better for summer or winter?
Vanille de Madagascar suits daytime wear; Lost in Translation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanille de Madagascar and Lost in Translation?
Vanille de Madagascar has top notes of Tea, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Madagascar Vanilla and Caramel, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Cedar. Lost in Translation has top notes of Tea, White Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Butterscotch, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Caramel and White Musk.
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