Fragrance comparison

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 vs Devotion

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 956 ratings analysed

6 wins

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21

Guerlain

4.37843 votes

Rank #1,184 VanillaAmber

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Devotion

House of Matriarch

4.14113 votes

Rank #30,127 AmberBalsamic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 takes 6 of 8 categories.

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Devotion
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 216/8

Devotion2/8

Ratings & consensus: Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21
Community sentiment: Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21
Longevity: Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21
Sillage & projection: Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21
Value for money: Devotion
Versatility: Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21
Note pyramid (duration): Devotion
Fragranxe ranking: Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21Guerlain

DevotionHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 843 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 77%

4.14/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

Category winnerVanille Planifolia Extrait 21Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

20%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

843 votes

50%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerVanille Planifolia Extrait 21Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVanille Planifolia Extrait 21

SillageVanille Planifolia Extrait 21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value35

Category winnerDevotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber88%

powdery77%

sweet65%

warm spicy53%

balsamic42%

amber100%

balsamic86%

warm spicy72%

animalic58%

fresh spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaSpicesAmberOpoponaxMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MyrrhOlibanumAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)OpoponaxLeatherSpicesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Woody NotesTeaVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDevotionLongest dry-down: 12-24 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer24

Fall96

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Spring20

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerVanille Planifolia Extrait 21Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex55

Women41

Men25

Unisex58

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,184

PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#30,127

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanille Planifolia Extrait 21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 by Guerlain presents a concentrated, resinous interpretation of natural vanilla beans. The opening brings rich vanilla bean sweetness seasoned with dry spices, immediately feeling thick and luxurious rather than airy. As it settles, warm amber and opoponax lend a balsamic depth, supported…

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House of Matriarch Devotion smells like an ancient stone sanctuary warmed by smoldering resins. Raw frankincense strikes first with an icy, citrus-tinted chill. Then, bitter myrrh and dark opoponax take over. The opening feels medicinal and intense. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial solvent blast settles, a thick …

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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 Planifolia Extrait 21 or Devotion?

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 takes 6 of 8 categories. Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 is rated 4.37/5 from 843 votes; Devotion is rated 4.14/5 from 113 votes. Choose Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Devotion for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 or Devotion?

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 lasts longest (Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 82/100, Devotion 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 or Devotion?

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 projects furthest (Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 64/100, Devotion 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 and Devotion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Spices and Opoponax.

Is Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 or Devotion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 is the stronger pick. Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 suits evening wear; Devotion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 and Devotion?

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 features Vanilla, Spices, Amber, Opoponax and Musk. Devotion features Myrrh, Olibanum, Ambergris, Agarwood (Oud) and Opoponax.