Fragrance comparison

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang vs Vera Wang Anniversary

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

6 wins

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Auphorie

4.1345 votes

Rank #9,866 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Vera Wang Anniversary

Vera Wang

3.9682 votes

Rank #29,724 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang takes 6 of 7 categories.

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vera Wang Anniversary
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang6/7

Vera Wang Anniversary1/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Community sentiment: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Longevity: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Sillage & projection: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Value for money: Vera Wang Anniversary
Versatility: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangAuphorie

Vera Wang AnniversaryVera Wang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 15%Had 9%Want 77%

3.96/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

23%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

SillageL'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

green61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

aquatic69%

animalic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LotusMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Jasmine TeaCinnamonOrris RootRoseStar AniseCuminCloves

Base

VanillaBitter AlmondHayAmberCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotMandarin OrangeWater NotesApple Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7+ hrs

MuskAmberCedarOrris Root

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Orris Root and Rose. Durations are only published for Vera Wang Anniversary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer74

Fall49

Winter32

Day100

Night31

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,866

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang by Auphorie is a complex floral woody musk that evokes the ancient Silk Road. It opens with bright mandarin and orange blossom, settling into a heart of jasmine tea and exotic spices. The dry-down reveals a resinous, warm base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a contemplative scent for th…

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Vera Wang Anniversary opens with a bright splash of Sicilian bergamot and crisp apple leaf. Water notes immediately soften the citrus bite. It feels clean. You get a dewy morning glow rather than sharp laundry soap. Soon, lush gardenia and creamy orange blossom step forward to claim center stage. They never feel thick…

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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, L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang or Vera Wang Anniversary?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang is rated 4.13/5 from 45 votes; Vera Wang Anniversary is rated 3.96/5 from 82 votes. Choose L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vera Wang Anniversary for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang or Vera Wang Anniversary?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang lasts longest (L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang 85/100, Vera Wang Anniversary 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang or Vera Wang Anniversary?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang projects furthest (L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang 78/100, Vera Wang Anniversary 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang and Vera Wang Anniversary smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Orris Root and Rose.

Is L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang or Vera Wang Anniversary better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vera Wang Anniversary is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang is the stronger pick. L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang suits daytime wear; Vera Wang Anniversary suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang and Vera Wang Anniversary?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang has top notes of Lotus, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine Tea, Cinnamon, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Bitter Almond, Hay and Amber. Vera Wang Anniversary has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Water Notes and Apple Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Orris Root.