Bare Vanilla Cashmere vs Sticky Fingers
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Subversive Scents by The Rolling Stones
Rank #42,731 WoodyWhiskey
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bare Vanilla Cashmere takes 3 of 5 categories.
Bare Vanilla CashmereChoose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sticky FingersChoose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bare Vanilla Cashmere3/5
Sticky Fingers2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Bare Vanilla Cashmere
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sticky Fingers
- Sillage & projection
- Sticky Fingers
- Value for money
- Bare Vanilla Cashmere
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bare Vanilla Cashmere
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bare Vanilla CashmereVictoria's SecretSticky FingersSubversive Scents by The Rolling StonesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 206 votes
Have 60%Had 8%Want 32%
3.76/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%
Category winnerBare Vanilla CashmereRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
25%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
206 votes
29%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySticky Fingers
SillageSticky Fingers
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBare Vanilla CashmereBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
patchouli91%
powdery83%
woody74%
balsamic65%
sweet56%
woody100%
whiskey92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both vanilla, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VanillaPatchouliVanilla Orchid
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Whiskey
Heart
FrankincenseVanilla Orchid
Base
Bourbon VanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Patchouli 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 seasonSpring36
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring42
Summer25
Fall100
Winter83
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,554
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews44
Overall rank#42,731
PerfumerMarine Ipert
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerBare Vanilla CashmereHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBare Vanilla Cashmere by Victoria's Secret is an earthy vanilla scent built on a core of creamy vanilla and deep, resinous patchouli. This composition offers a more mature, slightly sharper take on the classic Bare Vanilla DNA. It suits those seeking a cozy, year-round fragrance that balances sweet gourmand notes with…
Reviews →Sticky Fingers by Subversive Scents is a boozy, resinous experience grounded in a rich whiskey top note. It transitions from an intoxicating, sharp opening into a warm, creamy dry-down dominated by bourbon vanilla and sandalwood. This unisex composition excels in cooler weather, offering a comforting yet bold profile …
Reviews →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, Bare Vanilla Cashmere or Sticky Fingers?
Bare Vanilla Cashmere takes 3 of 5 categories. Bare Vanilla Cashmere is rated 4.35/5 from 206 votes; Sticky Fingers is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Bare Vanilla Cashmere for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sticky Fingers for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bare Vanilla Cashmere or Sticky Fingers?
Sticky Fingers lasts longest (Sticky Fingers 64/100, Bare Vanilla Cashmere 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bare Vanilla Cashmere or Sticky Fingers?
Sticky Fingers projects furthest (Sticky Fingers 53/100, Bare Vanilla Cashmere 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bare Vanilla Cashmere and Sticky Fingers smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Patchouli and Vanilla Orchid.
Is Bare Vanilla Cashmere or Sticky Fingers better for summer or winter?
Sticky Fingers suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bare Vanilla Cashmere and Sticky Fingers?
Bare Vanilla Cashmere features Vanilla, Patchouli and Vanilla Orchid. Sticky Fingers has top notes of Whiskey, heart notes of Frankincense and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.
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