Black Vanilla
ManceraEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Black Vanilla vs. Vanille Absolu
Is Black Vanilla better than Vanille Absolu?
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
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
Vanilla
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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 Black Vanilla and Vanille Absolu?
| Black Vanilla | Vanille Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Absolu |
| Launched | 2017 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Vanilla and Vanille Absolu smell?
Black Vanilla
Vanilla
Powdery
Fruity
Creamy
Sweet
Violet
Gourmand
Floral
Vanille Absolu
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Woody
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Vanilla and Vanille Absolu share?
Top
White PeachBlackcurrantCoconutBergamot
PlumCherry
Heart
VioletJasmine"JasmineRose.Rose
VanillaCaramel
Base
Bourbon VanillaVanillaWhite Musk
WoodsCinnamonClove
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
White PeachBlackcurrantCoconut
PlumCherry
Gourmandy Notes
Bourbon Vanilla
Caramel
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Black Vanilla and Vanille Absolu work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Vanilla or Vanille Absolu?
| Black Vanilla | Vanille Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Vanilla and Vanille Absolu?
Sweet enough to qualify as a gourmand, but the violet and jasmine keep it from drowning in sugar. That's the Mancera move, they want you noticed, not assaulted.Black Vanilla
This is vanilla without the apology. Not the faint, teasing kind. Not the one-note dessert sugar. Full-body, warm spice, creamy depth, the whole thing. It's a statement disguised as a comfort scent.Vanille Absolu
The hunt
Where to buy Black Vanilla and Vanille Absolu
| Black Vanilla | Vanille Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| 59ml | $79.79fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | — | $69.52ecosmetics |
| 118ml | $104.29fragrancenet | — |
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