What's the difference between Vanille Absolu and Roses Vanille?+
Vanille Absolu is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Montale (2008) dominated by Vanilla accords. Roses Vanille is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mancera (2011) leaning on Rose accords. They share 4 accords: Vanilla, Powdery, Woody, Sweet.
Which is better, Vanille Absolu or Roses Vanille?+
By community rating, Vanille Absolu scores 4.00/5 vs Roses Vanille at 4.01/5. On r/fragrance, Vanille Absolu sits at 7.2/10 (mixed) while Roses Vanille is 6.5/10 (mixed). Vanille Absolu's standout strength: Strong projection and longevity ("beast mode"). Roses Vanille's standout strength: Long-lasting performance (15+ hours). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Vanille Absolu and Roses Vanille smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Vanille Absolu: Vanille Absolu is a well-regarded Montale fragrance that most who enjoy it describe as delicious and a great value alternative to pricier vanilla fragrances. Roses Vanille: Roses Vanille is a divisive fragrance with strong performance and compliment-generating qualities, but subjective scent profiles and synthetic qualities make it unsuitable for some.
Which lasts longer, Vanille Absolu or Roses Vanille?+
Vanille Absolu: Strong projection and longevity ("beast mode") Roses Vanille: Long-lasting performance (15+ hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Vanille Absolu vs Roses Vanille?+
Vanille Absolu scores highest for winter wear; Roses Vanille scores highest for winter wear. Vanille Absolu leans daytime, Roses Vanille leans daytime.
