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Vanille de Sambava vs A.E.O.M.

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

Updated 137 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille de Sambava takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Vanille de Sambava

    Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • A.E.O.M.

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vanille de Sambava4/7
A.E.O.M.3/7
Ratings & consensus
Vanille de Sambava
Community sentiment
Vanille de Sambava
Longevity
A.E.O.M.
Sillage & projection
A.E.O.M.
Value for money
A.E.O.M.
Versatility
Vanille de Sambava
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vanille de Sambava

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vanille de SambavaNoème
A.E.O.M.Aura Perfume
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
4.07/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%
Category winnerVanille de SambavaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
24%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate

55 votes

50%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerVanille de SambavaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityA.E.O.M.

SillageA.E.O.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value37
¤ Price value51
Category winnerA.E.O.M.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
warm spicy69%
chocolate61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OrangeBergamotAppleCoconut
Heart
ChocolateNutmegCinnamon
Base
VanillaTonka BeanRum
Top
CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring95
Summer60
Fall100
Winter100
Day72
Night100
Spring70
Summer21
Fall97
Winter100
Day92
Night100
Category winnerVanille de SambavaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex54
Women37
Men17
Unisex68
Women15
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,291

PerfumerEmna Doghri

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,397

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanille de SambavaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille de Sambava by Noème opens with crisp apple and bright orange paired against smooth coconut. As the bright citrus top recedes, warm cinnamon and nutmeg settle into a heavy base of vanilla, tonka bean, and dark rum. Built for cold autumn nights, it delivers a dense, cozy scent bubble on wool coats and skin.

Reviews →

A.E.O.M. by Aura Perfume is an oriental spicy fragrance that centers on rich notes of cognac, dates, and warm resins. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent provides a complex, layered experience suitable for cooler weather and evening wear. It sits close to the skin with a cozy warmth, offering a dense, sophisticated pr…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanille de Sambava or A.E.O.M.?

Vanille de Sambava takes 4 of 7 categories. Vanille de Sambava is rated 4.11/5 from 55 votes; A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes. Choose Vanille de Sambava for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanille de Sambava or A.E.O.M.?

A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Vanille de Sambava 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanille de Sambava or A.E.O.M.?

A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Vanille de Sambava 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille de Sambava and A.E.O.M. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.

Is Vanille de Sambava or A.E.O.M. better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanille de Sambava is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille de Sambava is the stronger pick. Vanille de Sambava suits evening wear; A.E.O.M. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille de Sambava and A.E.O.M.?

Vanille de Sambava has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Apple and Coconut, heart notes of Chocolate, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum. A.E.O.M. has top notes of Cognac, Dates, Rum and Davana, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Rose, a base of Incense, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

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