Fragrance comparison

Ispahan vs Vesper Glitz

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,750 ratings analysed

Ispahan

Yves Rocher

3.952,236 votes

Rank #26,140 Yellow FloralAmber

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vesper Glitz

Ex Nihilo

3.99514 votes

Rank #7,118 Yellow FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vesper Glitz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ispahan
Choose it for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Vesper Glitz
Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ispahan3/7

Vesper Glitz4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IspahanYves Rocher

Vesper GlitzEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,236 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 514 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerVesper GlitzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,236 votes

36%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

514 votes

Category winnerVesper GlitzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIspahan

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value28

Category winnerIspahanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

floral61%

yellow floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both yellow floral, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes

Heart

Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCloveCinnamon

Base

NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamPatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

NeroliMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineMimosa

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Vesper Glitz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter25

Day100

Night45

Category winnerVesper GlitzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex22

Women77

Men0

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,140

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,118

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerVesper GlitzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ispahan by Yves Rocher opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. A rich blend of ylang-ylang, mimosa, and red rose mingles with sweet cinnamon and crushed clove, creating an inviting, old-school aura. As the scent warms on your skin, a deep foundati…

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Vesper Glitz by Ex Nihilo is a sunny, golden floral perfume that feels like warm afternoon sunlight soaking into clean skin. The scent kicks off with a bright burst of sparkling mandarin orange and fresh neroli, spiced with a light pinch of pink pepper. As the citrus settles, creamy ylang-ylang and powdery mimosa take…

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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, Ispahan or Vesper Glitz?

Vesper Glitz takes 4 of 7 categories. Ispahan is rated 3.95/5 from 2,236 votes; Vesper Glitz is rated 3.99/5 from 514 votes. Choose Ispahan for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Vesper Glitz for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ispahan or Vesper Glitz?

Ispahan lasts longest (Ispahan 76/100, Vesper Glitz 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ispahan or Vesper Glitz?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 70/100, Vesper Glitz 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ispahan and Vesper Glitz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa and Jasmine.

Is Ispahan or Vesper Glitz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vesper Glitz is the stronger pick. For winter, Ispahan is the stronger pick. Vesper Glitz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ispahan and Vesper Glitz?

Ispahan has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Vesper Glitz has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Cedar.