Fragrance comparison

A Sweet Pastry In Paris vs Vanilla Devotion

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 754 ratings analysed

3 wins

A Sweet Pastry In Paris

Zara

3.87735 votes

Rank #2,545 VanillaSweet

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70%scent match

Closely related

Vanilla Devotion

Zara

3.2819 votes

Rank #21,907 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Sweet Pastry In Paris takes 3 of 5 categories.

A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vanilla Devotion
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

A Sweet Pastry In Paris3/5

Vanilla Devotion2/5

Ratings & consensus: A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanilla Devotion
Sillage & projection: Vanilla Devotion
Value for money: A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Sweet Pastry In Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Sweet Pastry In ParisZara

Vanilla DevotionZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 735 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.28/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerA Sweet Pastry In ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

735 votes

0%Love

10%Like

50%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Devotion

SillageVanilla Devotion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerA Sweet Pastry In ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

musky48%

powdery30%

Scent match70%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

Sugar Cane

Base

Vanilla

Top

LimeOrangeLemon

Heart

Sugar CaneCake

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Sugar Cane and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex15

Women85

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,545

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews162

Overall rank#21,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerA Sweet Pastry In ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nathalie Lorson crafted Zara A Sweet Pastry In Paris around a tri-note structure of sharp lemon, crystallized sugar cane, and warm vanilla. It opens with a bright citrus pop before shifting into a sweet, bakery-inspired warmth designed for chilly autumn and winter days. The scent profile centers on sugary lemon curd o…

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Vanilla Devotion by Zara opens with a sharp, bright burst of lime, orange, and lemon. This citrus-heavy start quickly transitions into a sweet heart of sugar cane and a distinct cake accord. The base settles into a simple mix of vanilla and musk. It is a light, gourmand-leaning scent intended for casual daytime wear d…

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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, A Sweet Pastry In Paris or Vanilla Devotion?

A Sweet Pastry In Paris takes 3 of 5 categories. A Sweet Pastry In Paris is rated 3.87/5 from 735 votes; Vanilla Devotion is rated 3.28/5 from 19 votes. Choose A Sweet Pastry In Paris for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vanilla Devotion for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A Sweet Pastry In Paris or Vanilla Devotion?

Vanilla Devotion lasts longest (Vanilla Devotion 70/100, A Sweet Pastry In Paris 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Sweet Pastry In Paris or Vanilla Devotion?

Vanilla Devotion projects furthest (Vanilla Devotion 60/100, A Sweet Pastry In Paris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Sweet Pastry In Paris and Vanilla Devotion smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sugar Cane and Vanilla.

Is A Sweet Pastry In Paris or Vanilla Devotion better for summer or winter?

Vanilla Devotion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Sweet Pastry In Paris and Vanilla Devotion?

A Sweet Pastry In Paris has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sugar Cane, a base of Vanilla. Vanilla Devotion has top notes of Lime, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Sugar Cane and Cake, a base of Vanilla and Musk.