Fragrance comparison

Vanille Malika vs First Kiss Exclusive

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 314 ratings analysed

Vanille Malika

Chopard · 2023

3.76194 votes

Rank #14,444 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

First Kiss Exclusive

Be Layered

4.21120 votes

Rank #4,982 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Kiss Exclusive takes 7 of 7 categories.

Vanille Malika
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
First Kiss Exclusive
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vanille Malika0/7

First Kiss Exclusive7/7

Ratings & consensus: First Kiss Exclusive
Community sentiment: First Kiss Exclusive
Longevity: First Kiss Exclusive
Sillage & projection: First Kiss Exclusive
Value for money: First Kiss Exclusive
Versatility: First Kiss Exclusive
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: First Kiss Exclusive

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille MalikaChopard

First Kiss ExclusiveBe Layered

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 65%

4.21/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerFirst Kiss ExclusiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

37%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

194 votes

52%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerFirst Kiss ExclusiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFirst Kiss Exclusive

SillageFirst Kiss Exclusive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value76

Category winnerFirst Kiss ExclusiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

balsamic77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

amber92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

tropical69%

smoky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IncenseLitchiPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Bourbon VanillaMadagascar Vanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

OpoponaxSandalwoodCashmeran

Notes

LitchiMadagascar VanillaIncenseBergamotAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesAmberPear

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Litchi and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vanille Malika, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer66

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night–

Category winnerFirst Kiss ExclusiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men2

Unisex0

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,444

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched2023

Reviews16

Overall rank#4,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerFirst Kiss ExclusiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille Malika avoids the usual powdered sugar trap. You get hit first with tart lychee fruit, sharp pink pepper, and cool frankincense smoke. It feels prickly. Then, the sweetness turns darker and heavier. Thick bourbon vanilla and Madagascar vanilla pods take over the middle stage, smelling closer to spilled dark ru…

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First Kiss Exclusive by Be Layered opens with a tart burst of bergamot and crisp pear before sinking into a heavy base of Madagascar vanilla and amber. The fruity top notes quickly make room for a warm, resinous sweetness laced with smoky incense and a faint trace of agarwood. It feels rich, dense, and distinctly gour…

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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 Malika or First Kiss Exclusive?

First Kiss Exclusive takes 7 of 7 categories. Vanille Malika is rated 3.76/5 from 194 votes; First Kiss Exclusive is rated 4.21/5 from 120 votes. Choose Vanille Malika for a amber and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose First Kiss Exclusive for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanille Malika or First Kiss Exclusive?

First Kiss Exclusive lasts longest (First Kiss Exclusive 73/100, Vanille Malika 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanille Malika or First Kiss Exclusive?

First Kiss Exclusive projects furthest (First Kiss Exclusive 69/100, Vanille Malika 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille Malika and First Kiss Exclusive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Incense, Litchi and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Vanille Malika or First Kiss Exclusive better for summer or winter?

For summer, First Kiss Exclusive is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille Malika is the stronger pick. Vanille Malika suits evening wear; First Kiss Exclusive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille Malika and First Kiss Exclusive?

Vanille Malika has top notes of Incense, Litchi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Bourbon Vanilla and Madagascar Vanilla, a base of Opoponax, Sandalwood and Cashmeran. First Kiss Exclusive features Litchi, Madagascar Vanilla, Incense, Bergamot and Agarwood (Oud).