Fragrance comparison

Vanille Exclusive vs In Black

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,320 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vanille Exclusive

Mancera

3.811,151 votes

Rank #4,524 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

In Black

Jesus Del Pozo

3.551,169 votes

Rank #2,548 SweetSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille Exclusive takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vanille Exclusive
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
In Black
Choose it for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Vanille Exclusive4/7

In Black2/7

Ratings & consensus: Vanille Exclusive
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Vanille Exclusive
Sillage & projection: Vanille Exclusive
Value for money: In Black
Versatility: Vanille Exclusive
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille ExclusiveMancera

In BlackJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 1,151 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 1,169 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerVanille ExclusiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

1,151 votes

25%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVanille Exclusive

SillageVanille Exclusive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerIn BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

floral69%

lactonic61%

sweet100%

soft spicy92%

cherry84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OsmanthusWhite PeachWhipped CreamBrown sugar

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseVioletEgyptian Jasmine

Base8-12 hrs

Madagascar VanillaWhite MuskAmberWoodsy Notes

Top

Sour CherryRosePink Grapefruit

Heart

VioletPeachEgyptian JasmineLilacLily

Base

LicoriceMadagascar VanillaPatchouliMuskMoroccan Cedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Egyptian Jasmine and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vanille Exclusive, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night77

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVanille ExclusiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex20

Women77

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,524

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#2,548

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews157

Category winnerIn BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Vanille Exclusive catches many perfume lovers off guard. Despite the name on the heavy glass flacon, this is not a basic bakery vanilla. The initial spray unleashes ripe white peach, sweet osmanthus blossoms, and a sharp dash of brown sugar drenched in whipped cream. Within ten minutes, lush Indian tuberose an…

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In Black by Jesus Del Pozo is a dark, fruit-forward floral fragrance built around tart sour cherry, powdery violet, and sweet black licorice. Created by perfumer Christine Nagel in 2006, the scent opens with a punchy splash of bright pink grapefruit and dark cherry syrup, which quickly meets a soft floral heart of Egy…

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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 Exclusive or In Black?

Vanille Exclusive takes 4 of 7 categories. Vanille Exclusive is rated 3.81/5 from 1,151 votes; In Black is rated 3.55/5 from 1,169 votes. Choose Vanille Exclusive for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose In Black for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vanille Exclusive or In Black?

They last about the same: Vanille Exclusive 75/100, In Black 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vanille Exclusive or In Black?

Projection is very close: Vanille Exclusive 67/100, In Black 66/100 for sillage.

Do Vanille Exclusive and In Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Egyptian Jasmine and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Vanille Exclusive or In Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanille Exclusive is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille Exclusive is the stronger pick. Vanille Exclusive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille Exclusive and In Black?

Vanille Exclusive has top notes of Osmanthus, White Peach, Whipped Cream and Brown sugar, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Violet and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk, Amber and Woodsy Notes. In Black has top notes of Sour Cherry, Rose and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Peach, Egyptian Jasmine and Lilac, a base of Licorice, Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.