Fragrance comparison

Samba Sun vs Vanilla

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Samba Sun

Perfumer's Workshop · 2010

4.0012 votes

Rank #52,828 FloralPowdery

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40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vanilla

Claudia Scattolini

3.673 votes

Rank #66,091 VanillaWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla takes 2 of 3 categories.

Samba Sun
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Samba Sun1/3

Vanilla2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samba SunPerfumer's Workshop

VanillaClaudia Scattolini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVanilla

SillageVanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral90%

powdery30%

vanilla100%

white floral83%

powdery65%

floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLotus

Heart

JasminePeach Blossom

Base

Woody NotesWhite Musk

Notes

Bourbon VanillaJasminePeach BlossomWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Peach Blossom and White Musk. Durations are only published for Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,091

PerfumerClaudia Scattolini

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSamba SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samba Sun by Perfumer's Workshop opens with a tart flash of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into watery lotus and peach blossom. A lightweight white musk base keeps the citrus crisp during hot July afternoons. It functions best as an easy casual EDT for summer heat, beach trips, or post-workout wear when …

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Vanilla by Claudia Scattolini offers a focused floral gourmand profile centered on Bourbon Vanilla, fresh jasmine, delicate peach blossom, and clean white musk. Rather than presenting a heavy dessert confection, this composition pairs rich sweetness with airy white floral brightness and a distinct powdery undertone. T…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Samba Sun or Vanilla?

Vanilla takes 2 of 3 categories. Samba Sun is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Vanilla is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Samba Sun for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Samba Sun or Vanilla?

Vanilla lasts longest (Vanilla 70/100, Samba Sun 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samba Sun or Vanilla?

Vanilla projects furthest (Vanilla 63/100, Samba Sun 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samba Sun and Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Peach Blossom and White Musk.

Is Samba Sun or Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Samba Sun suits daytime wear; Vanilla suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samba Sun and Vanilla?

Samba Sun has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lotus, heart notes of Jasmine and Peach Blossom, a base of Woody Notes and White Musk. Vanilla features Bourbon Vanilla, Jasmine, Peach Blossom and White Musk.