Fragrance comparison

Amber Fever vs Vanilla Rebel

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 223 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amber Fever

Zara

4.21201 votes

Rank #5,986 AmberVanilla

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76%scent match

Very similar

Vanilla Rebel

Victoria's Secret

4.4122 votes

Rank #18,977 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Fever takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amber Fever
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Vanilla Rebel
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Amber Fever4/5

Vanilla Rebel1/5

Ratings & consensus: Vanilla Rebel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Fever
Sillage & projection: Amber Fever
Value for money: Amber Fever
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Fever

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber FeverZara

Vanilla RebelVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 57%Had 2%Want 40%

Category winnerVanilla RebelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

201 votes

55%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAmber Fever

SillageAmber Fever

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value83

Category winnerAmber FeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla86%

powdery72%

sweet58%

floral44%

soft spicy30%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match76%Very similar · both vanilla, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orchid

Heart

Vanilla

Base

Amber

Top

SandalwoodVanillaSilk

Heart

Orchid

Base

Amber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring8

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex47

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#18,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAmber FeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Fever by Zara presents a warm, resinous orchid and vanilla composition that aims to replicate the dark, smoky woodiness of high-end niche perfumes. It wears as a sweet vanilla skin scent, making it a highly accessible option for layering during the colder autumn and winter months.

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Vanilla Rebel by Victoria's Secret is a woody vanilla fragrance that balances comfort with a touch of mysterious smoke. It opens with creamy sandalwood and sweet vanilla, settling into a soft orchid heart on the skin. Designed for those seeking a warm, intimate scent, it performs best in the crisp air of autumn, groun…

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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, Amber Fever or Vanilla Rebel?

Amber Fever takes 4 of 5 categories. Amber Fever is rated 4.21/5 from 201 votes; Vanilla Rebel is rated 4.41/5 from 22 votes. Choose Amber Fever for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Vanilla Rebel for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Fever or Vanilla Rebel?

Amber Fever lasts longest (Amber Fever 62/100, Vanilla Rebel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Fever or Vanilla Rebel?

Amber Fever projects furthest (Amber Fever 54/100, Vanilla Rebel 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Fever and Vanilla Rebel smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Orchid, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Amber Fever or Vanilla Rebel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amber Fever and Vanilla Rebel?

Amber Fever has top notes of Orchid, heart notes of Vanilla, a base of Amber. Vanilla Rebel has top notes of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Silk, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Amber.