Fragrance comparison

Incarnata vs Vega

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 372 ratings analysed

3 wins

Incarnata

Anatole Lebreton

3.72369 votes

Rank #4,368 PowderyIris

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56%scent match

Closely related

Vega

Extract

4.673 votes

Rank #53,668 AmberFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Incarnata takes 3 of 4 categories.

Incarnata
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vega
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Incarnata3/4

Vega1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IncarnataAnatole Lebreton

VegaExtract

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 369 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

280 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityIncarnata

SillageIncarnata

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVegaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris91%

amber83%

sweet74%

floral65%

fruity56%

amber100%

fruity91%

soft spicy83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryVioletRhododendron

Heart

Powdery NotesOrris RootRoseMyrrh

Base

SuedeAmberBenzoinVanilla

Top

Red Currant

Heart

Powdery NotesRose

Base

AmberVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPowdery Notes, Rose, Amber and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex22

Women77

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,368

PerfumerAnatole Lebreton

Launched—

Reviews97

Overall rank#53,668

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIncarnataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Incarnata is an intimate study of vintage cosmetic powder. It opens with bright raspberry and violet before settling into a dense, waxy heart of orris root and rose. Anchored by suede and benzoin, this fragrance suits those who appreciate retro glamour. Wear it during cooler spring days or crisp autumn evenings for a …

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Vega by Extract delivers a bright, comforting blend of tangy fruit and powdery sweetness that feels instantly wearable. The scent starts with a crisp burst of tart red currant before settling into a gentle bouquet of cosmetic rose petals and soft powder. As it warms against the skin, a rich base of sweet vanilla, gold…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Incarnata or Vega?

Incarnata takes 3 of 4 categories. Incarnata is rated 3.72/5 from 369 votes; Vega is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Incarnata for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vega for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Incarnata or Vega?

Incarnata lasts longest (Incarnata 73/100, Vega 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Incarnata or Vega?

Incarnata projects furthest (Incarnata 61/100, Vega 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Incarnata and Vega smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Powdery Notes, Rose, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Incarnata or Vega better for summer or winter?

Vega suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Incarnata and Vega?

Incarnata has top notes of Raspberry, Violet and Rhododendron, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Orris Root, Rose and Myrrh, a base of Suede, Amber, Benzoin and Vanilla. Vega has top notes of Red Currant, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin.