Fragrance comparison

Lace vs Zara Amber Vanilla

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Lace

Milton Lloyd

3.8030 votes

Rank #47,769 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Zara Amber Vanilla

Zara

4.5627 votes

Rank #12,321 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Amber Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lace
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zara Amber Vanilla
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lace1/7

Zara Amber Vanilla5/7

Ratings & consensus: Zara Amber Vanilla
Community sentiment: Zara Amber Vanilla
Longevity: Zara Amber Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Zara Amber Vanilla
Versatility: Lace
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara Amber Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaceMilton Lloyd

Zara Amber VanillaZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

4.56/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 17%Had 12%Want 71%

Category winnerZara Amber VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

37%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerZara Amber VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityZara Amber Vanilla

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value94

Category winnerZara Amber VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesCitruses

Heart

JasmineGeraniumLilyYlang-YlangCyclamenRose

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVanillaAmberPatchouliCedar

Top

Green Notes

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VanillaPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Jasmine, Rose and Musk. 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter63

Day100

Night67

Spring38

Summer8

Fall100

Winter85

Day86

Night100

Category winnerLaceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerZara Amber VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milton Lloyd Lace strikes the skin with a loud, soapy punch of aldehydes and sharp green notes before warming into a vintage floral blend. As it settles, the initial brightness yields to a classic heart of jasmine, powdery ylang-ylang, and clean rose. It feels retro and structured, anchored by a dry base of oakmoss an…

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Zara Amber Vanilla opens with sharp green notes that quickly give way to a sweet floral heart of jasmine and rose. The base settles into vanilla, earthy patchouli, warm cedar, and musk. It offers a budget friendly alternative to high-end white floral fragrances, making it an easy choice for casual day wear during cool…

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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, Lace or Zara Amber Vanilla?

Zara Amber Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories. Lace is rated 3.80/5 from 30 votes; Zara Amber Vanilla is rated 4.56/5 from 27 votes. Choose Lace for a woody and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zara Amber Vanilla for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lace or Zara Amber Vanilla?

Zara Amber Vanilla lasts longest (Zara Amber Vanilla 64/100, Lace 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lace or Zara Amber Vanilla?

Projection is very close: Lace 69/100, Zara Amber Vanilla 69/100 for sillage.

Do Lace and Zara Amber Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Jasmine, Rose and Musk.

Is Lace or Zara Amber Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lace is the stronger pick. For winter, Zara Amber Vanilla is the stronger pick. Lace suits daytime wear; Zara Amber Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lace and Zara Amber Vanilla?

Lace has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium, Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. Zara Amber Vanilla has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar and Musk.