Island Muse vs Vanilla Devotion
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla Devotion takes 5 of 5 categories.
Island MuseChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vanilla DevotionChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Island Muse0/5
Vanilla Devotion5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanilla Devotion
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vanilla Devotion
- Sillage & projection
- Vanilla Devotion
- Value for money
- Vanilla Devotion
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Devotion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Island MuseElysianVanilla DevotionZaraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 25%Had 4%Want 70%
3.28/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%
Category winnerVanilla DevotionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
8%Like
31%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
0%Love
10%Like
50%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla Devotion
SillageVanilla Devotion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla DevotionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet92%
coconut84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
tropical61%
citrus100%
sweet83%
vanilla65%
musky48%
powdery30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CoconutLimeMandarinCitrusTropical FruitsHibiscus
Heart2 to 3 hours
Indian JasmineMarine notesSugar Cane
Base3 to 4 hours
PepperVanillaMuskWoodsy Notes
Top
LimeOrangeLemon
Heart
Sugar CaneCake
Base
VanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Sugar Cane, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Island Muse, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall75
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night100
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#61,950
PerfumerJessi Park
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#25,067
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerVanilla DevotionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIsland Muse by Elysian delivers a bright tropical profile built around coconut and crisp citrus. The opening pairs sharp lime and juicy mandarin with lush hibiscus and sweet tropical fruits. As the initial spray settles, an airy marine accord merges with Indian jasmine and sweet sugar cane, creating a breezy coastal c…
Reviews →Vanilla Devotion by Zara opens with a sharp, bright burst of lime, orange, and lemon. This citrus-heavy start quickly transitions into a sweet heart of sugar cane and a distinct cake accord. The base settles into a simple mix of vanilla and musk. It is a light, gourmand-leaning scent intended for casual daytime wear d…
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, Island Muse or Vanilla Devotion?
Vanilla Devotion takes 5 of 5 categories. Island Muse is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes; Vanilla Devotion is rated 3.28/5 from 19 votes. Choose Island Muse for a citrus and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Devotion for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Island Muse or Vanilla Devotion?
Vanilla Devotion lasts longest (Vanilla Devotion 70/100, Island Muse 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Island Muse or Vanilla Devotion?
Vanilla Devotion projects furthest (Vanilla Devotion 60/100, Island Muse 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Island Muse and Vanilla Devotion smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lime, Sugar Cane, Vanilla and Musk.
Is Island Muse or Vanilla Devotion better for summer or winter?
Island Muse suits daytime wear; Vanilla Devotion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Island Muse and Vanilla Devotion?
Island Muse has top notes of Coconut, Lime, Mandarin and Citrus, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Marine notes and Sugar Cane, a base of Pepper, Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Vanilla Devotion has top notes of Lime, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Sugar Cane and Cake, a base of Vanilla and Musk.
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