Fragrance comparison

Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla vs Zell Am See

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 383 ratings analysed

3 wins

Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla

Vera Wang

3.87383 votes

Rank #29,729 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Zell Am See

Rasht Otr

—0 votes

Rank #68,540 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories.

Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zell Am See
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity.

Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla3/4

Zell Am See1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zell Am See
Sillage & projection: Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla
Value for money: Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Embrace Rose Buds and VanillaVera Wang

Zell Am SeeRasht Otr

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityZell Am See

SillageEmbrace Rose Buds and Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEmbrace Rose Buds and VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

musky56%

vanilla100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

rose74%

musky65%

sweet56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both vanilla, rose and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RoseDamask RoseMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisMagnoliaCyclamen

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

Damask RoseMandarin Orange

Heart

MuskJasmine

Base

VanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Mandarin Orange, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night32

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex0

Women99

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,729

PerfumerNatasha Côté

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,540

PerfumerKhaled Alenezi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmbrace Rose Buds and VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Wang Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla delivers a gentle, approachable floral profile centered on dew-kissed petals and soft sweetness. The first spray releases a lively burst of mandarin orange alongside fresh damask rose, backed by a mild alcohol lift that evaporates within two minutes. As the composition warms, po…

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Zell Am See by Rasht Otr features a prominent Damask rose opening balanced by zesty mandarin orange. This unisex scent settles into a warm base of vanilla and tonka bean, softened by musk and jasmine. It is a versatile choice for those who appreciate a blend of floral sweetness and rounded, creamy comfort, suitable fo…

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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 lasts longer, Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla or Zell Am See?

Zell Am See lasts longest (Zell Am See 80/100, Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla or Zell Am See?

Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla projects furthest (Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla 54/100, Zell Am See 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla and Zell Am See smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, rose and citrus accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Mandarin Orange, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla or Zell Am See better for summer or winter?

Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla and Zell Am See?

Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla has top notes of Rose, Damask Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Zell Am See has top notes of Damask Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Musk and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean.