Question 1

What's the difference between Vanille Café and Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Vanille Café is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Comptoir Sud Pacifique (2019) dominated by Vanilla accords. Mon Guerlain is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2017) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 5 accords: Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanille Café or Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanille Café scores 3.84/5 vs Mon Guerlain at 4.08/5. Mon Guerlain's standout strength: Soft, sweet vanilla with sophisticated undertones. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Vanille Café and Mon Guerlain smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Woody, Sweet. Mon Guerlain: The r/fragrance community views Mon Guerlain positively overall, praising its comforting vanilla scent and broad appeal.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Vanille Café or Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Mon Guerlain: Longevity and projection issues reported by some users Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Vanille Café vs Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Vanille Café scores highest for fall wear; Mon Guerlain scores highest for fall wear. Vanille Café leans daytime, Mon Guerlain leans daytime.

Vanille Café vs Mon Guerlain

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Vanille Café (4)

Unique to Mon Guerlain (9)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Mon Guerlain

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Attribute	Vanille Café	Mon Guerlain
Brand	Comptoir Sud Pacifique	Guerlain
Year	2019	2017
Rating	3.84	4.08
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	11