Fresh Vanilla vs Pear Gelato
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pear Gelato takes 4 of 5 categories.
Fresh VanillaChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pear GelatoChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Fresh Vanilla1/5
Pear Gelato4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Pear Gelato
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pear Gelato
- Sillage & projection
- Pear Gelato
- Value for money
- Fresh Vanilla
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pear Gelato
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fresh VanillaVictoria's SecretPear GelatoTheodoros KalotinisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%
3.88/ 5 · 825 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerPear GelatoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
64%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
37%Love
31%Like
17%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate
825 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPear Gelato
SillagePear Gelato
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFresh VanillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
sweet83%
powdery65%
vanilla48%
lactonic30%
sweet100%
vanilla86%
fruity72%
lactonic58%
aquatic44%
fresh30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and lactonic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Vanilla OrchidCone WaffleVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
PearCone WaffleVanillaMilkSugar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCone Waffle and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,449
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,235
PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPear GelatoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFresh Vanilla by Victoria's Secret opens with a light splash of vanilla orchid before shifting into a sweet waffle cone accord. As the mist settles on skin, a soft vanilla base provides a warm, lactonic finish that feels breezy rather than heavy. It sits close to the body, making it an easy pick for casual spring morn…
Reviews →Theodoros Kalotinis Pear Gelato opens with a cold burst of poached pear, fresh milk, and warm sugar before settling into a crisp waffle cone base. It relies heavily on lactonic creaminess paired with a bright fruitiness that keeps the gourmand accords from turning heavy. On skin during warm spring afternoons or casual…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Fresh Vanilla or Pear Gelato?
Pear Gelato takes 4 of 5 categories. Fresh Vanilla is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Pear Gelato is rated 3.88/5 from 825 votes. Choose Fresh Vanilla for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pear Gelato for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Fresh Vanilla or Pear Gelato?
Pear Gelato lasts longest (Pear Gelato 58/100, Fresh Vanilla 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fresh Vanilla or Pear Gelato?
Pear Gelato projects furthest (Pear Gelato 51/100, Fresh Vanilla 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fresh Vanilla and Pear Gelato smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and lactonic accords. Common notes include Cone Waffle and Vanilla.
Is Fresh Vanilla or Pear Gelato better for summer or winter?
Fresh Vanilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fresh Vanilla and Pear Gelato?
Fresh Vanilla features Vanilla Orchid, Cone Waffle and Vanilla. Pear Gelato features Pear, Cone Waffle, Vanilla, Milk and Sugar.
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