Fragrance comparison

Fighting Temptation vs Vanitas

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,737 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fighting Temptation

Rasasi

3.7427 votes

Rank #16,524 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Vanitas

Versace

3.852,710 votes

Rank #26,721 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fighting Temptation takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fighting Temptation
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vanitas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fighting Temptation5/7

Vanitas2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fighting TemptationRasasi

VanitasVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

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

26%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

27%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

2,710 votes

Category winnerVanitasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFighting Temptation

SillageFighting Temptation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value54

Category winnerFighting TemptationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

marine60%

earthy50%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

FreesiaSea waterCoriander

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

Lime

Heart2-4 hrs

Tiare FlowerFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLime, Freesia 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night26

Category winnerFighting TemptationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

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#16,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#26,721

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFighting TemptationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fighting Temptation by Rasasi is a crisp, wood-forward aquatic designed for daily wear. It relies on a sharp citrus opening of lime and bergamot, leading into a watery heart of sea notes and freesia. The base grounds this profile with Virginia cedar and earthy oak moss, making it a reliable, clean scent for spring and…

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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, Fighting Temptation or Vanitas?

Fighting Temptation takes 5 of 7 categories. Fighting Temptation is rated 3.74/5 from 27 votes; Vanitas is rated 3.85/5 from 2,710 votes. Choose Fighting Temptation for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vanitas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fighting Temptation or Vanitas?

Fighting Temptation lasts longest (Fighting Temptation 71/100, Vanitas 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fighting Temptation or Vanitas?

Fighting Temptation projects furthest (Fighting Temptation 63/100, Vanitas 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fighting Temptation and Vanitas smell similar?

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

Is Fighting Temptation or Vanitas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fighting Temptation is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanitas is the stronger pick. Fighting Temptation suits daytime wear; Vanitas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fighting Temptation and Vanitas?

Fighting Temptation has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Freesia, Sea water and Coriander, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Patchouli and Musk. Vanitas has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.