Fragrance comparison

Johnson's Baby vs Lili Vanilla

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Johnson's Baby

Johnson & Johnson's

4.3938 votes

Rank #14,803 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Lili Vanilla

Pimkie

4.258 votes

Rank #47,620 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Johnson's Baby
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lili Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Johnson's Baby2/4

Lili Vanilla2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lili Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Lili Vanilla
Value for money: Johnson's Baby
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Johnson's Baby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Johnson's BabyJohnson & Johnson's

Lili VanillaPimkie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 34%Had 27%Want 39%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 33%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLili Vanilla

SillageLili Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value83

Category winnerJohnson's BabyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

green48%

fresh spicy30%

vanilla100%

fruity88%

citrus77%

sweet65%

floral53%

powdery42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesCitrusesHerbal NotesFruity Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VanillaFruity NotesCitrusesFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Citruses and Fruity Notes. Durations are only published for Johnson's Baby, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall37

Winter32

Day100

Night24

Spring75

Summer75

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex80

Women10

Casual 59%Work 26%Date 9%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#47,620

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJohnson's BabyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Johnson's Baby by Johnson & Johnson's is a soft, comforting floral fragrance built around classic cleanliness and everyday ease. The scent opens with a lively splash of crisp citruses and light herbal notes, instantly delivering a refreshing, brisk lift. As the top notes settle, gentle floral notes and subtle fruity n…

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Lili Vanilla by Pimkie delivers a straightforward vanilla aroma mixed with bright citrus hints and a sugary, fruity background. Designed as a budget-friendly option for women, it provides a warm and comfortable aura that fits casual winter afternoons and cozy evenings at home. It is a sweet scent that brings a simple …

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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, Johnson's Baby or Lili Vanilla?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Johnson's Baby is rated 4.39/5 from 38 votes; Lili Vanilla is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Johnson's Baby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lili Vanilla for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Johnson's Baby or Lili Vanilla?

Lili Vanilla lasts longest (Lili Vanilla 93/100, Johnson's Baby 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Johnson's Baby or Lili Vanilla?

Lili Vanilla projects furthest (Lili Vanilla 81/100, Johnson's Baby 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Johnson's Baby and Lili Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Citruses and Fruity Notes.

Is Johnson's Baby or Lili Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Johnson's Baby suits daytime wear; Lili Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Johnson's Baby and Lili Vanilla?

Johnson's Baby features Floral Notes, Citruses, Herbal Notes and Fruity Notes. Lili Vanilla features Vanilla, Fruity Notes, Citruses and Floral Notes.