Spice & Black Vanilla
CremoEau de Toilette2017
Side by side
Spice & Black Vanilla vs. 1899 Hemingway
Is Spice & Black Vanilla better than 1899 Hemingway?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Vetiver
vanillawarm spicyaromaticwoodypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Spice & Black Vanilla and 1899 Hemingway?
| Spice & Black Vanilla | 1899 Hemingway | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2013 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Gérald Ghislain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Spice & Black Vanilla and 1899 Hemingway smell?
Spice & Black Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Balsamic
Powdery
1899 Hemingway
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Woody
Vanilla
Citrus
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Spice & Black Vanilla and 1899 Hemingway share?
Top
Cardamom
JuniperBlack PepperBergamot
Heart
Cashmere Wood
CinnamonIrisOrange Blossom
Base
Bourbon VanillaVetiver
VanillaAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
CinnamonJuniperBlack Pepper
Amber
Cashmere Wood
Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Spice & Black Vanilla and 1899 Hemingway work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Spice & Black Vanilla or 1899 Hemingway?
| Spice & Black Vanilla | 1899 Hemingway | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Spice & Black Vanilla and 1899 Hemingway?
Bourbon vanilla that doesn't apologize for itself. Solid longevity that holds up through the day, bold projection that makes its presence known, and a price that won't make you flinch.Spice & Black Vanilla
A quiet fragrance. One of those that earns its reputation one person at a time, not through sillage that fills a room, but through a drydown so comfortable it becomes you.1899 Hemingway
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