Fragrance comparison

Envol vs Spirit VIP for Women

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 253 ratings analysed

3 wins

Envol

Ted Lapidus

4.42231 votes

Rank #5,873 FloralMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Spirit VIP for Women

Antonio Banderas

4.1822 votes

Rank #36,249 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Envol takes 3 of 4 categories.

Envol
Choose it for a floral and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Spirit VIP for Women
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Envol3/4

Spirit VIP for Women1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnvolTed Lapidus

Spirit VIP for WomenAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 18%Had 24%Want 58%

Category winnerEnvolRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

27%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySpirit VIP for Women

SillageEnvol

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

mossy92%

green84%

woody77%

white floral69%

rose61%

musky100%

woody86%

floral72%

powdery58%

fruity44%

sweet30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

oak mossGreen NotesJasmineFloral NotesRoseWoodsy NotesFruity NotesMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MuskWoodsy NotesFloral NotesFruity Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Woodsy Notes, Fruity Notes and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,873

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#36,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEnvolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Envol by Ted Lapidus captures the crisp atmosphere of a green floral from the early eighties. The scent relies on a sharp oakmoss base paired with jasmine and rose, giving it a bright, outdoorsy feel. It suits daytime wear in spring or early autumn, offering a clean, retro alternative to modern sweet gourmands.

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Spirit VIP for Women is a soft fruity floral with a musky, woody base and a lightly powdery finish. It opens sweet and easy to wear, then settles into a warm, clean skin scent that feels more smooth than sharp. It may suit someone who likes feminine, approachable perfumes with a slightly dressed-up feel. Based on 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, Envol or Spirit VIP for Women?

Envol takes 3 of 4 categories. Envol is rated 4.42/5 from 231 votes; Spirit VIP for Women is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Envol for a floral and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Spirit VIP for Women for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Envol or Spirit VIP for Women?

They last about the same: Spirit VIP for Women 82/100, Envol 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Envol or Spirit VIP for Women?

Envol projects furthest (Envol 77/100, Spirit VIP for Women 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Envol and Spirit VIP for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Woodsy Notes, Fruity Notes and Musk.

Is Envol or Spirit VIP for Women better for summer or winter?

Spirit VIP for Women suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Envol and Spirit VIP for Women?

Envol features oak moss, Green Notes, Jasmine, Floral Notes and Rose. Spirit VIP for Women features Musk, Woodsy Notes, Floral Notes and Fruity Notes.