Fragrance comparison

8 Uncovered vs Fresh Vanilla

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

8 Uncovered

Abercrombie & Fitch

4.3116 votes

Rank #31,909 VanillaFruity

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Fresh Vanilla

Victoria's Secret

3.9111 votes

Rank #54,449 FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

8 Uncovered takes 4 of 5 categories.

8 Uncovered
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fresh Vanilla
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

8 Uncovered4/5

Fresh Vanilla1/5

Ratings & consensus: 8 Uncovered
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 8 Uncovered
Sillage & projection: 8 Uncovered
Value for money: Fresh Vanilla
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 8 Uncovered

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

8 UncoveredAbercrombie & Fitch

Fresh VanillaVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

Category winner8 UncoveredRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity8 Uncovered

Sillage8 Uncovered

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value80

Category winnerFresh VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fruity90%

citrus80%

woody70%

powdery60%

floral50%

floral100%

sweet83%

powdery65%

vanilla48%

lactonic30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Wild Berries

Base

VanillaVanilla Orchid

Notes

Vanilla OrchidCone WaffleVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla and Vanilla Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall57

Winter29

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner8 UncoveredHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

8 Uncovered by Abercrombie & Fitch is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. 8 Uncovered was launched in 2012. Top note is Citruses; middle note is Wild Berries; base notes are Vanilla and Vanilla Orchid.

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Fresh Vanilla by Victoria's Secret opens with a light splash of vanilla orchid before shifting into a sweet waffle cone accord. As the mist settles on skin, a soft vanilla base provides a warm, lactonic finish that feels breezy rather than heavy. It sits close to the body, making it an easy pick for casual spring morn…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 8 Uncovered or Fresh Vanilla?

8 Uncovered takes 4 of 5 categories. 8 Uncovered is rated 4.31/5 from 16 votes; Fresh Vanilla is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose 8 Uncovered for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fresh Vanilla for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 8 Uncovered or Fresh Vanilla?

8 Uncovered lasts longest (8 Uncovered 66/100, Fresh Vanilla 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 8 Uncovered or Fresh Vanilla?

8 Uncovered projects furthest (8 Uncovered 65/100, Fresh Vanilla 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 8 Uncovered and Fresh Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Vanilla and Vanilla Orchid.

Is 8 Uncovered or Fresh Vanilla better for summer or winter?

8 Uncovered suits daytime wear; Fresh Vanilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 8 Uncovered and Fresh Vanilla?

8 Uncovered has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Wild Berries, a base of Vanilla and Vanilla Orchid. Fresh Vanilla features Vanilla Orchid, Cone Waffle and Vanilla.