Question 1

What's the difference between Vanilla Era and Milk?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Era is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boy Smells (2023) dominated by Woody accords. Milk is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Commodity (2021) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Amber, Vanilla, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Era or Milk?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Era scores 3.58/5 vs Milk at 3.90/5. On r/fragrance, Vanilla Era sits at 0.0/10 (mixed) while Milk is 5.2/10 (mixed). Milk's standout strength: Unique and distinctive woody scent profile. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Vanilla Era and Milk smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Vanilla Era: Vanilla Era by Boy Smells does not appear in the provided Reddit discussion. Milk: The r/fragrance community is divided on Commodity Milk.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Era or Milk?

Accepted Answer

Milk: Good longevity and performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Vanilla Era vs Milk?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Era scores highest for all seasons wear; Milk scores highest for all seasons wear. Vanilla Era leans daytime, Milk leans daytime.

Vanilla Era vs Milk

Comparison Summary

Unique to Vanilla Era (10)

Unique to Milk (5)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Vanilla Era

Community Sentiment Pulse — Milk

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Attribute	Vanilla Era	Milk
Brand	Boy Smells	Commodity
Year	2023	2021
Rating	3.58	3.90
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	5