Fragrance comparison

Vanille de Tahiti vs FORMULA #14

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Vanille de Tahiti

Marc de la Morandiere

4.673 votes

Rank #47,536 VanillaAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

FORMULA #14

Viorica Cosmetics

4.502 votes

Rank #53,390 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille de Tahiti takes 2 of 2 categories.

Vanille de Tahiti
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
FORMULA #14
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vanille de Tahiti2/2

FORMULA #140/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Vanille de Tahiti
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanille de Tahiti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille de TahitiMarc de la Morandiere

FORMULA #14Viorica Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 83%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageVanille de Tahiti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

citrus65%

powdery53%

green42%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

Tahitian VanillaMusk

Top

LavenderRosemaryOrangeLemonMint

Heart

GeraniumJasmineNutmegThymeCumin

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange, Geranium and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Vanille de Tahiti, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanille de TahitiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille de Tahiti by Marc de la Morandiere reinvents traditional sweetness through a dry, woody structure. It does not smell like a bakery cupcake. Instead, bright lemon and orange spark the opening before giving way to herbal geranium, earthy patchouli, and smooth sandalwood. The drydown centers on natural Tahitian v…

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Viorica Cosmetics Formula #14 offers a refreshing blast of mint and rosemary before settling into a warm, herbal base. The scent matches casual spring days and relaxed office environments. It fits the modern man seeking a clean, earthy aura without heavy sweetness.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanille de Tahiti or FORMULA #14?

Vanille de Tahiti takes 2 of 2 categories. Vanille de Tahiti is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; FORMULA #14 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Vanille de Tahiti for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose FORMULA #14 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Vanille de Tahiti or FORMULA #14?

Vanille de Tahiti projects furthest (Vanille de Tahiti 63/100, FORMULA #14 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille de Tahiti and FORMULA #14 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Vanille de Tahiti or FORMULA #14 better for summer or winter?

Vanille de Tahiti suits evening wear; FORMULA #14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille de Tahiti and FORMULA #14?

Vanille de Tahiti has top notes of Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli, a base of Tahitian Vanilla and Musk. FORMULA #14 has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.