Fragrance comparison

Damaar vs Vega

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Damaar

Zodiac

5.001 votes

Rank #54,803 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Vega

Extract

4.673 votes

Rank #53,668 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Damaar takes 2 of 3 categories.

Damaar
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Vega
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Damaar2/3

Vega1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Damaar
Sillage & projection: Damaar
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vega

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DamaarZodiac

VegaExtract

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityDamaar

SillageDamaar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose92%

woody84%

amber77%

sour69%

soft spicy61%

amber100%

fruity91%

soft spicy83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, amber and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

Damask RosePomegranate

Base

LeatherAmberBenzoinPatchouli

Top

Red Currant

Heart

Powdery NotesRose

Base

AmberVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRed Currant, Damask Rose, Amber and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,668

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVegaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Damaar opens with tart red currant and bright mandarin, then settles into a rosy, ambered heart with pomegranate adding a juicy twist. The base looks warmer and darker, with leather, benzoin and patchouli giving it a smooth, slightly resinous finish. It reads like a fruity rose with woody amber depth rather than a lig…

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Vega by Extract delivers a bright, comforting blend of tangy fruit and powdery sweetness that feels instantly wearable. The scent starts with a crisp burst of tart red currant before settling into a gentle bouquet of cosmetic rose petals and soft powder. As it warms against the skin, a rich base of sweet vanilla, gold…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Damaar or Vega?

Damaar takes 2 of 3 categories. Damaar is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Vega is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Damaar for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Vega for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Damaar or Vega?

Damaar lasts longest (Damaar 100/100, Vega 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Damaar or Vega?

Damaar projects furthest (Damaar 75/100, Vega 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Damaar and Vega smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Red Currant, Damask Rose, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Damaar or Vega better for summer or winter?

Damaar suits evening wear; Vega suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Damaar and Vega?

Damaar has top notes of Red Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose and Pomegranate, a base of Leather, Amber, Benzoin and Patchouli. Vega has top notes of Red Currant, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin.