Fragrance comparison

Energy vs Vanitas

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,722 ratings analysed

Energy

Osmassino

4.0812 votes

Rank #48,363 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vanitas

Versace

3.852,710 votes

Rank #26,721 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanitas takes 5 of 5 categories.

Energy
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanitas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Energy0/5

Vanitas5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnergyOsmassino

VanitasVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%

3.85/ 5 · 2,710 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerVanitasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

27%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

2,710 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVanitas

SillageVanitas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value54

Category winnerVanitasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus90%

musky80%

woody70%

rose60%

soft spicy50%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotMagnoliaMandarin Orange

Heart

OsmanthusFreesiaRoseTiare Flower

Base

Virginia CedarMuskCashmeranSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Lime

Heart2-4 hrs

Tiare FlowerFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Tiare Flower and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Vanitas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,721

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanitasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Energy by Osmassino opens with a fizz of bergamot and pink pepper before softening into a clean floral heart of freesia and osmanthus. Cashmeran and sandalwood ground the base, keeping the dry-down cozy yet airy. It suits warm spring mornings when you want a light, polished scent for running errands or sitting in casu…

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Versace Vanitas centers on a bright wash of zesty lime paired with clean tropical petals. The first spray releases a tart, sunlit citrus that cuts through morning air without any sugary stickiness. Within twenty minutes, creamy tiare flower and dewy freesia soften the edges into a pristine, white-petaled floral bouque…

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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, Energy or Vanitas?

Vanitas takes 5 of 5 categories. Energy is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Vanitas is rated 3.85/5 from 2,710 votes. Choose Energy for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanitas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Energy or Vanitas?

Vanitas lasts longest (Vanitas 63/100, Energy 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Energy or Vanitas?

Vanitas projects furthest (Vanitas 58/100, Energy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Energy and Vanitas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Freesia, Tiare Flower and Virginia Cedar.

Is Energy or Vanitas better for summer or winter?

Energy suits daytime wear; Vanitas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Energy and Vanitas?

Energy has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Magnolia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Osmanthus, Freesia, Rose and Tiare Flower, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk, Cashmeran and Sandalwood. Vanitas has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.