Fragrance comparison

Laserre vs Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Laserre

Bi-es · 2015

3.1031 votes

Rank #51,642 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #54,593 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories.

Laserre
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Laserre1/4

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
Value for money: Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Laserre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaserreBi-es

Drowning in Amberlicious VanillaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

45%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate49

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDrowning in Amberlicious Vanilla

SillageDrowning in Amberlicious Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDrowning in Amberlicious VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

woody69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumVanillaPink GrapefruitSandalwoodRed ApplePlumCinnamonCade oilAmberCardamomCedarRum

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseWhite OrchidPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLabdanumCardamomCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall50

Winter20

Day100

Night27

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 37%Party 32%Casual 23%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLaserreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laserre by Bi-es, launched in 2015, presents a modern profile for women that balances fruit and amber. It works best as an accessible daily fragrance for casual settings where you want something noticeable. While it leans heavily into synthetic sweetness, it provides a functional and easy-to-understand scent for those…

Reviews →

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla by The Dua Brand smells like stepping into a cozy lounge filled with spiced rum, sweet pipe tobacco, and warm vanilla. Right away, you get a sharp kick of fresh ginger and spicy cinnamon balanced by golden honey and dark rum. As it settles onto your skin, the fragrance turns into a cre…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Laserre or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories. Laserre is rated 3.10/5 from 31 votes; Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Laserre for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Laserre or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla lasts longest (Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla 100/100, Laserre 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laserre or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla projects furthest (Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla 75/100, Laserre 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laserre and Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Cardamom.

Is Laserre or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Laserre suits daytime wear; Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laserre and Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?

Laserre features Labdanum, Vanilla, Pink Grapefruit, Sandalwood and Red Apple. Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, White Orchid, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood.