Fragrance comparison

Espiegle vs Vesper Glitz

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 521 ratings analysed

3 wins

Espiegle

Guepard

4.717 votes

Rank #34,165 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Vesper Glitz

Ex Nihilo

3.99514 votes

Rank #7,118 Yellow FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Espiegle takes 3 of 4 categories.

Espiegle
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vesper Glitz
Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Espiegle3/4

Vesper Glitz1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EspiegleGuepard

Vesper GlitzEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 6%Had 4%Want 90%

3.99/ 5 · 514 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

36%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

514 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEspiegle

SillageEspiegle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value28

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

yellow floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangeBergamotAldehydesSpicy Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePatchouliTuberoseOrange BlossomNeroli

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodCedarJasmineVanillaMuskWoodsy NotesFrangipaniTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

NeroliMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineMimosa

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanMuskCedar

Category winnerEspiegleLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter25

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,118

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerVesper GlitzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espiegle by Guepard is an expansive floral woody musk released in 2003 that balances classic brightness with warm depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and aldehydes, quickly spiced with a gentle kick. At its heart, a lush bouquet of creamy tuberose, ylang-ylang, rose, and neroli bloo…

Reviews →

Vesper Glitz by Ex Nihilo is a sunny, golden floral perfume that feels like warm afternoon sunlight soaking into clean skin. The scent kicks off with a bright burst of sparkling mandarin orange and fresh neroli, spiced with a light pinch of pink pepper. As the citrus settles, creamy ylang-ylang and powdery mimosa take…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP vs

Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Espiegle or Vesper Glitz?

Espiegle takes 3 of 4 categories. Espiegle is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Vesper Glitz is rated 3.99/5 from 514 votes. Choose Espiegle for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vesper Glitz for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Espiegle or Vesper Glitz?

Espiegle lasts longest (Espiegle 83/100, Vesper Glitz 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Espiegle or Vesper Glitz?

Espiegle projects furthest (Espiegle 64/100, Vesper Glitz 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Espiegle and Vesper Glitz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Cedar.

Is Espiegle or Vesper Glitz better for summer or winter?

Espiegle suits evening wear; Vesper Glitz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espiegle and Vesper Glitz?

Espiegle has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine and Vanilla. Vesper Glitz has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Cedar.