Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Vera Wang Anniversary

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 4,811 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #585 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Vera Wang Anniversary

Vera Wang

3.9682 votes

Rank #29,724 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vera Wang Anniversary
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fracas4/7

Vera Wang Anniversary3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fracas
Community sentiment: Vera Wang Anniversary
Longevity: Fracas
Sillage & projection: Fracas
Value for money: Vera Wang Anniversary
Versatility: Vera Wang Anniversary
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fracas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

Vera Wang AnniversaryVera Wang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

Category winnerFracasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

23%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

aquatic69%

animalic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotMandarin OrangeWater NotesApple Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7+ hrs

MuskAmberCedarOrris Root

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Vera Wang Anniversary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer74

Fall49

Winter32

Day100

Night31

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#585

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#29,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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Vera Wang Anniversary opens with a bright splash of Sicilian bergamot and crisp apple leaf. Water notes immediately soften the citrus bite. It feels clean. You get a dewy morning glow rather than sharp laundry soap. Soon, lush gardenia and creamy orange blossom step forward to claim center stage. They never feel thick…

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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, Fracas or Vera Wang Anniversary?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Vera Wang Anniversary is rated 3.96/5 from 82 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vera Wang Anniversary for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Vera Wang Anniversary?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Vera Wang Anniversary 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Vera Wang Anniversary?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Vera Wang Anniversary 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Vera Wang Anniversary smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia.

Is Fracas or Vera Wang Anniversary better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vera Wang Anniversary is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Vera Wang Anniversary suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Vera Wang Anniversary?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Vera Wang Anniversary has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Water Notes and Apple Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Orris Root.