Bin Shaikh vs Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bin Shaikh takes 6 of 7 categories.
Bin ShaikhChoose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vanilla Devotion Eau de ParfumChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bin Shaikh6/7
Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bin Shaikh
- Community sentiment
- Bin Shaikh
- Longevity
- Bin Shaikh
- Sillage & projection
- Bin Shaikh
- Value for money
- Bin Shaikh
- Versatility
- Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bin Shaikh
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bin ShaikhAhmed Al MaghribiVanilla Devotion Eau de ParfumZaraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 281 votes
Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%
3.70/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 43%Had 6%Want 51%
Category winnerBin ShaikhRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
20%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
192 votes
27%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerBin ShaikhMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBin Shaikh
SillageBin Shaikh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBin ShaikhBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
vanilla100%
sweet83%
citrus65%
powdery48%
fresh30%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronRoseoak mossLavenderCitruses
Heart
SugarBakhoorJasmineOrchidViolet
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmbroxanPatchouliWhite Musk
Top
Citruses
Heart
Sugar
Base
Vanilla
InformationalShared notesCitruses and Sugar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer64
Fall64
Winter64
Day100
Night30
Category winnerVanilla Devotion Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#234
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews89
Overall rank#21,263
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerBin ShaikhHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBin Shaikh opens dense and dramatic, with saffron, rose and a dark oud smoke that can feel plush, spicy and slightly sweet from the start. As it settles, the bakhoor, sugar and amber come forward, giving it a richer, smoother trail. It reads like a bold Middle Eastern rose oud with real presence. Best for cooler weath…
Reviews →Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum by Zara offers a straightforward take on the citrus gourmand genre. By pairing bright citrus notes with sugar and vanilla, it aims for a casual, comforting vibe. It is designed as an accessible, everyday option for those who enjoy sweet fragrances with a fresh opening twist.
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, Bin Shaikh or Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum?
Bin Shaikh takes 6 of 7 categories. Bin Shaikh is rated 4.35/5 from 281 votes; Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum is rated 3.70/5 from 30 votes. Choose Bin Shaikh for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bin Shaikh or Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum?
Bin Shaikh lasts longest (Bin Shaikh 88/100, Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bin Shaikh or Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum?
Bin Shaikh projects furthest (Bin Shaikh 80/100, Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bin Shaikh and Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Citruses and Sugar.
Is Bin Shaikh or Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Bin Shaikh is the stronger pick. Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bin Shaikh and Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum?
Bin Shaikh has top notes of Saffron, Rose, oak moss and Lavender, heart notes of Sugar, Bakhoor, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Vanilla Devotion Eau de Parfum has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Sugar, a base of Vanilla.
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