Fragrance comparison

Linda vs Vanitas

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3,526 ratings analysed

6 wins

Linda

O Boticário

3.87816 votes

Rank #25,729 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Vanitas

Versace

3.852,710 votes

Rank #26,721 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Linda takes 6 of 7 categories.

Linda
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vanitas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Linda6/7

Vanitas1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LindaO Boticário

VanitasVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 816 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 2,710 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerLindaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

816 votes

27%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

2,710 votes

Category winnerVanitasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLinda

SillageLinda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value54

Category winnerLindaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamotGrapefruitBamboo

Heart

GardeniaPink PepperJasmineAniseTiare FlowerFreesiaRed BerriesRaspberry

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodBenzoinVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

Lime

Heart2-4 hrs

Tiare FlowerFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTiare Flower, Freesia, Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Vanitas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night26

Category winnerLindaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,729

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,721

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLindaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Linda by O Boticário is a bright, cheerful floral fruity perfume built on crisp gardenia, sweet berries, and a warm musky base. Created by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in 2003, it kicks off with zesty grapefruit, fresh bamboo leaves, and green violet leaf before opening into a lush heart of creamy white…

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Versace Vanitas centers on a bright wash of zesty lime paired with clean tropical petals. The first spray releases a tart, sunlit citrus that cuts through morning air without any sugary stickiness. Within twenty minutes, creamy tiare flower and dewy freesia soften the edges into a pristine, white-petaled floral bouque…

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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, Linda or Vanitas?

Linda takes 6 of 7 categories. Linda is rated 3.87/5 from 816 votes; Vanitas is rated 3.85/5 from 2,710 votes. Choose Linda for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vanitas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Linda or Vanitas?

They last about the same: Linda 64/100, Vanitas 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Linda or Vanitas?

Projection is very close: Linda 60/100, Vanitas 58/100 for sillage.

Do Linda and Vanitas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Tiare Flower, Freesia, Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar.

Is Linda or Vanitas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Linda is the stronger pick. For winter, Linda is the stronger pick. Vanitas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Linda and Vanitas?

Linda has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bamboo, heart notes of Gardenia, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood. Vanitas has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.