Fragrance comparison

2000 Fleurs vs Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 524 ratings analysed

2000 Fleurs

Creed

3.45141 votes

Rank #31,565 FloralPowdery

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla

Vera Wang

3.87383 votes

Rank #30,304 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

2000 Fleurs
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

2000 Fleurs4/8

Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla4/8

Ratings & consensus: Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla
Community sentiment: Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla
Longevity: 2000 Fleurs
Sillage & projection: 2000 Fleurs
Value for money: Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla
Versatility: 2000 Fleurs
Note pyramid (duration): 2000 Fleurs
Fragranxe ranking: Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

2000 FleursCreed

Embrace Rose Buds and VanillaVera Wang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%

3.87/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

Category winnerEmbrace Rose Buds and VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

33%Dislike

3%Hate

141 votes

31%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

Category winnerEmbrace Rose Buds and VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity2000 Fleurs

Sillage2000 Fleurs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEmbrace Rose Buds and VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

green84%

white floral77%

violet69%

citrus61%

rose100%

floral91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

musky56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

MagnoliaBlack CurrantRoseVioletMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisGreen TeaLilyNarcissusLilacJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

RoseDamask RoseMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisMagnoliaCyclamen

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Category winner2000 FleursLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall38

Winter27

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night32

Category winner2000 FleursMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex30

Women65

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 23%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex0

Women99

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,565

PerfumerOlivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,304

PerfumerNatasha Côté

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmbrace Rose Buds and VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed 2000 Fleurs is an expansive spring floral bouquet centered on magnolia, violet, green tea, and powdery iris. Released at the start of the millennium, it opens with a brisk splash of mandarin orange and tart black currant before unveiling a dense heart of lilac, narcissus, and crisp lily. The backdrop settles int…

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Vera Wang Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla delivers a gentle, approachable floral profile centered on dew-kissed petals and soft sweetness. The first spray releases a lively burst of mandarin orange alongside fresh damask rose, backed by a mild alcohol lift that evaporates within two minutes. As the composition warms, po…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 2000 Fleurs or Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. 2000 Fleurs is rated 3.45/5 from 141 votes; Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla is rated 3.87/5 from 383 votes. Choose 2000 Fleurs for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2000 Fleurs or Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla?

2000 Fleurs lasts longest (2000 Fleurs 69/100, Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2000 Fleurs or Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla?

2000 Fleurs projects furthest (2000 Fleurs 70/100, Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2000 Fleurs and Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Rose, Mandarin Orange and Iris.

Is 2000 Fleurs or Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, 2000 Fleurs is the stronger pick. For winter, Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla is the stronger pick. 2000 Fleurs suits daytime wear; Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2000 Fleurs and Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla?

2000 Fleurs has top notes of Magnolia, Black Currant, Rose and Violet, heart notes of Iris, Green Tea, Lily and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla has top notes of Rose, Damask Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.