Fragrance comparison

Velvet Vanilla vs SueWong

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 158 ratings analysed

Velvet Vanilla

Rituals

3.6814 votes

Rank #21,883 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

SueWong

Sue Wong

3.78144 votes

Rank #12,537 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SueWong takes 3 of 5 categories.

Velvet Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
SueWong
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Velvet Vanilla2/5

SueWong3/5

Ratings & consensus: SueWong
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velvet Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Velvet Vanilla
Value for money: SueWong
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: SueWong

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet VanillaRituals

SueWongSue Wong

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 86%

3.78/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerSueWongRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

21%Love

54%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Vanilla

SillageVelvet Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value64

Category winnerSueWongBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

balsamic77%

animalic69%

woody61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

patchouli61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both vanilla, patchouli and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaBergamot

Heart

AmbergrisJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouli

Top

Pink PepperBergamotFreesiaGrapefruitOrangeWatery Notes

Heart

PeachJasmine SambacJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliVanillaAmberCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer24

Fall91

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men7

Unisex14

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,537

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerSueWongHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Vanilla by Rituals is a warm, resinous scent that balances soft floral top notes with a deep, gourmand base. It opens with bright freesia and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of jasmine and ambergris. As it dries, the vanilla and patchouli create a cozy, skin-hugging finish. It works well as a daily f…

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SueWong by Sue Wong presents a woody, citrus-forward profile anchored by patchouli and vanilla. Launched in 2013, this fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bergamot. As it settles, a floral heart of jasmine sambac and peach emerges, creating a soft, powdery finish on the skin. It suits those seeking a…

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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, Velvet Vanilla or SueWong?

SueWong takes 3 of 5 categories. Velvet Vanilla is rated 3.68/5 from 14 votes; SueWong is rated 3.78/5 from 144 votes. Choose Velvet Vanilla for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose SueWong for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Vanilla or SueWong?

Velvet Vanilla lasts longest (Velvet Vanilla 78/100, SueWong 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Vanilla or SueWong?

Velvet Vanilla projects furthest (Velvet Vanilla 66/100, SueWong 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Vanilla and SueWong smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, patchouli and woody accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Velvet Vanilla or SueWong better for summer or winter?

Velvet Vanilla suits day or night wear; SueWong suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Vanilla and SueWong?

Velvet Vanilla has top notes of Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli. SueWong has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Freesia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Cedar.