Fragrance comparison

Erbe Alpine vs Vanquish

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

Erbe Alpine

Tuttotondo · 2016

4.0812 votes

Rank #42,767 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Vanquish

Boadicea the Victorious

2.7713 votes

Rank #65,387 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Erbe Alpine takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Erbe Alpine4/5

Vanquish1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Erbe AlpineTuttotondo

VanquishBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 64%

2.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerErbe AlpineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

75%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityVanquish

SillageErbe Alpine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value52

Category winnerErbe AlpineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

camphor69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

violet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCorianderLemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirEucalyptusIrisVioletRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedar

Top

OrangeCitrus

Heart

VioletIrisSaffronGingerJasmineRoseCumin

Base

LabdanumOudCedarwoodBenzoinTobaccoBalsam FirPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange, Balsam Fir, Iris and Violet. Durations are only published for Erbe Alpine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerErbe AlpineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine captures the brisk chill of mountain air rolling through an evergreen forest. The first spray releases a sharp burst of tart lemon and bitter orange, tempered quickly by cool coriander seeds. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as genuine forest greenery takes over. Balsam fir and eu…

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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, Erbe Alpine or Vanquish?

Erbe Alpine takes 4 of 5 categories. Erbe Alpine is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Vanquish is rated 2.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Erbe Alpine for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanquish for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Erbe Alpine or Vanquish?

Vanquish lasts longest (Vanquish 51/100, Erbe Alpine 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Erbe Alpine or Vanquish?

Erbe Alpine projects furthest (Erbe Alpine 54/100, Vanquish 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Erbe Alpine and Vanquish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Balsam Fir, Iris and Violet.

Is Erbe Alpine or Vanquish better for summer or winter?

Erbe Alpine suits daytime wear; Vanquish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Erbe Alpine and Vanquish?

Erbe Alpine has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Eucalyptus, Iris and Violet, a base of Musk and Cedar. Vanquish has top notes of Orange and Citrus, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Saffron and Ginger, a base of Labdanum, Oud, Cedarwood and Benzoin.