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Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 vs Vanitas Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 874 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013

    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 Crystal Edition 20135/7
Vanitas Eau de Toilette2/7
Ratings & consensus
Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013
Community sentiment
Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013
Longevity
Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013
Sillage & projection
Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013
Value for money
Vanitas Eau de Toilette
Versatility
Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013
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 Crystal Edition 2013Viktor&Rolf
Vanitas Eau de ToiletteVersace
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 27%Had 17%Want 56%
3.89/ 5 · 827 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerFlowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
45%Love
45%Like
9%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate

47 votes

25%Love
55%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

827 votes

Category winnerFlowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013

SillageFlowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value55
Category winnerVanitas Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
white floral92%
patchouli84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
woody61%
floral100%
fruity83%
rose65%
white floral48%
green30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OsmanthusTeaBergamot
Heart
OrchidJasmineFreesiaRoseOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliMusk
Top15-30 mins
FreesiaRose
Heart2-3 hrs
OsmanthusTiare Flower
Base4-6 hrs
TeaCedar
InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Tea, Freesia and Rose. 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
Spring35
Summer12
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night76
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day100
Night32
Category winnerFlowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013Most 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#30,331

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 Crystal Edition 2013 lands with a sparkling, sugary burst that immediately echoes the original iconic formulation. It opens with the crispness of green tea and bergamot, balanced by a jammy osmanthus note that mimics apricot skin. As it settles onto the skin, a dense wave of cattleya orchid, jas…

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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 Crystal Edition 2013 or Vanitas Eau de Toilette?

Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 takes 5 of 7 categories. Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 is rated 4.32/5 from 47 votes; Vanitas Eau de Toilette is rated 3.89/5 from 827 votes. Choose Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 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 Crystal Edition 2013 or Vanitas Eau de Toilette?

Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 lasts longest (Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 61/100, Vanitas Eau de Toilette 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 or Vanitas Eau de Toilette?

Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 projects furthest (Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 63/100, Vanitas Eau de Toilette 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 and Vanitas Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Tea, Freesia and Rose.

Is Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 or Vanitas Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 is the stronger pick. For winter, Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 is the stronger pick. Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 suits daytime wear; Vanitas Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 and Vanitas Eau de Toilette?

Flowerbomb Crystal Edition 2013 has top notes of Osmanthus, Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Vanitas Eau de Toilette has top notes of Freesia and Rose, heart notes of Osmanthus and Tiare Flower, a base of Tea and Cedar.

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