Fragrance comparison

Divina vs Vanquish

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

Divina

Paradis des Sens

4.3429 votes

Rank #28,265 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Vanquish

Boadicea the Victorious

2.7713 votes

Rank #63,968 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Divina takes 4 of 5 categories.

Divina
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vanquish
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Divina4/5

Vanquish1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DivinaParadis des Sens

VanquishBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

2.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerDivinaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

31%Love

8%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

46%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityDivina

SillageDivina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value52

Category winnerVanquishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

amber84%

powdery77%

violet69%

white floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

violet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MandarinOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

BenzoinVioletOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodBourbon VanillaTonka

Top

OrangeCitrus

Heart

VioletIrisSaffronGingerJasmineRoseCumin

Base

LabdanumOudCedarwoodBenzoinTobaccoBalsam FirPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange, Benzoin, Violet and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Divina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall100

Winter89

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#63,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDivinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradis des Sens Divina delivers a luscious burst of juicy mandarin and candied orange right from the nozzle. The initial citrus rush quickly softens. Creamy orange blossom and delicate powdery violet take center stage within twenty minutes, evoking a playful sweetness reminiscent of fruit confectionery. As the fragra…

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Vanquish by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a flash of bitter orange that quickly gives way to a dry, powdery heart. Violet and iris dominate the mid-stage, cut through by sharp cumin and earthy saffron. As it settles, dense base notes of cedarwood, labdanum, and balsam fir emerge to anchor the florals on skin. The…

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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, Divina or Vanquish?

Divina takes 4 of 5 categories. Divina is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes; Vanquish is rated 2.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Divina for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vanquish for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Divina or Vanquish?

Divina lasts longest (Divina 65/100, Vanquish 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Divina or Vanquish?

Divina projects furthest (Divina 59/100, Vanquish 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Divina and Vanquish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Orange, Benzoin, Violet and Cedarwood.

Is Divina or Vanquish better for summer or winter?

Divina suits evening wear; Vanquish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Divina and Vanquish?

Divina has top notes of Mandarin and Orange, heart notes of Benzoin, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedarwood, Bourbon Vanilla and Tonka. Vanquish has top notes of Orange and Citrus, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Saffron and Ginger, a base of Labdanum, Oud, Cedarwood and Benzoin.