Fragrance comparison

Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 vs Vanitas Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 852 ratings analysed

5 wins

Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014

Viktor&Rolf

4.4025 votes

Rank #40,151 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vanitas Eau de Toilette

Versace

3.89827 votes

Rank #26,972 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Vanitas Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 20145/7

Vanitas Eau de Toilette2/7

Ratings & consensus: Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014
Community sentiment: Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014
Longevity: Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014
Sillage & projection: Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014
Value for money: Vanitas Eau de Toilette
Versatility: Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanitas Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014Viktor&Rolf

Vanitas Eau de ToiletteVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

3.89/ 5 · 827 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerFlowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

25%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

827 votes

Category winnerFlowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014

SillageFlowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value55

Category winnerVanitas Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

rose61%

floral100%

fruity83%

rose65%

white floral48%

green30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TeaBergamotOsmanthus

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseOrchidFreesia

Base

MuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

FreesiaRose

Heart2-3 hrs

OsmanthusTiare Flower

Base4-6 hrs

TeaCedar

InformationalShared notesTea, Osmanthus, Rose and Freesia. Durations are only published for Vanitas Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer30

Fall40

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Category winnerFlowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,972

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanitas Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 opens with a sweet, tea-infused citrus blast before settling into a dense floral heart. The composition relies on a sugary patchouli base that anchors the sweet orchid and freesia notes on the skin. It wears best during cold winter days and festive evening gatherings where…

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Crisp freesia cuts through the air first. It feels brisk and clean, like opening a sunlit window onto a dewy morning terrace in late April. Versace Vanitas Eau de Toilette strips away the thick tropical heaviness of the original 2011 release. In its place, perfumer Dora Baghriche built a translucent floral centered on…

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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, Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 or Vanitas Eau de Toilette?

Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 takes 5 of 7 categories. Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 is rated 4.40/5 from 25 votes; Vanitas Eau de Toilette is rated 3.89/5 from 827 votes. Choose Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Vanitas Eau de Toilette for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 or Vanitas Eau de Toilette?

Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 lasts longest (Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 88/100, Vanitas Eau de Toilette 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 or Vanitas Eau de Toilette?

Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 projects furthest (Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 77/100, Vanitas Eau de Toilette 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 and Vanitas Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Tea, Osmanthus, Rose and Freesia.

Is Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 or Vanitas Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. For winter, Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 suits daytime wear; Vanitas Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 and Vanitas Eau de Toilette?

Flowerbomb Christmas Edition 2014 has top notes of Tea, Bergamot and Osmanthus, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Orchid, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Vanitas Eau de Toilette has top notes of Freesia and Rose, heart notes of Osmanthus and Tiare Flower, a base of Tea and Cedar.