Fragrance comparison

Cerissa vs Zara Amber Vanilla

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Cerissa

Revlon

4.502 votes

Rank #51,770 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Amber Vanilla

Zara

4.5627 votes

Rank #12,321 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Cerissa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity.
Zara Amber Vanilla
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cerissa1/2

Zara Amber Vanilla1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CerissaRevlon

Zara Amber VanillaZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

4.56/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 17%Had 12%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityCerissa

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value94

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRaspberryGreen NotesAldehydesCinnamon

Heart

TuberoseRoseNarcissusLily of the ValleyJasmineHoneysuckle

Base

Siam BenzoinCedarOakmossSandalowoodPatchouliMuskAmbergrisLabdanum

Top

Green Notes

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VanillaPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Rose, Jasmine and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring38

Summer8

Fall100

Winter85

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerZara Amber VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerissa by Revlon, launched in 1974, is a classic floral fragrance for women. It features a complex profile of bergamot, raspberry, and aldehydes at the opening. The heart reveals a rich white floral bouquet centered on tuberose and jasmine. It settles into a warm, resinous base of Siam benzoin, oakmoss, and sandalwoo…

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Zara Amber Vanilla opens with sharp green notes that quickly give way to a sweet floral heart of jasmine and rose. The base settles into vanilla, earthy patchouli, warm cedar, and musk. It offers a budget friendly alternative to high-end white floral fragrances, making it an easy choice for casual day wear during cool…

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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, Cerissa or Zara Amber Vanilla?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Cerissa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Zara Amber Vanilla is rated 4.56/5 from 27 votes. Choose Cerissa for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Choose Zara Amber Vanilla for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerissa or Zara Amber Vanilla?

Cerissa lasts longest (Cerissa 80/100, Zara Amber Vanilla 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerissa and Zara Amber Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Rose, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Cerissa or Zara Amber Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Zara Amber Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerissa and Zara Amber Vanilla?

Cerissa has top notes of Bergamot, Raspberry, Green Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose, Narcissus and Lily of the Valley, a base of Siam Benzoin, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalowood. Zara Amber Vanilla has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar and Musk.