Fragrance comparison

Sculpture vs Vibrant Scent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,217 ratings analysed

6 wins

Sculpture

Nikos

4.191,043 votes

Rank #223 AromaticVanilla

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Vibrant Scent

M.INT

4.03174 votes

Rank #15,863 MuskyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sculpture takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sculpture
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vibrant Scent
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sculpture6/7

Vibrant Scent1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SculptureNikos

Vibrant ScentM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,043 votes

Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerSculptureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

553 votes

41%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerSculptureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySculpture

SillageSculpture

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value39

Category winnerSculptureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

anis77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

musky100%

woody91%

powdery83%

iris74%

white floral65%

floral56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TarragonPeachLemonGreen NotesBergamotFreesia

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrris RootOrchidJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskBenzoinSandalwoodCedar

Top

Pink PepperFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Orris RootCedarJasmine

Base

White MuskCashmere WoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Orris Root, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer81

Fall72

Winter47

Day100

Night34

Category winnerVibrant ScentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex18

Women80

Men5

Unisex56

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#223

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews214

Overall rank#15,863

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSculptureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sculpture by Nikos is an aromatic oriental floral launched in 1994. It opens with vibrant tarragon, peach, and lemon before settling into a warm, powdery heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine. The base features a distinctive blend of vanilla, benzoin, and sandalwood. This fragrance performs well during spring days, offerin…

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Vibrant Scent by M.INT offers a sharp, clean blend of pink pepper and freesia that settles into a soft, musky base. It is an ideal choice for daily wear during the spring, especially for those who prefer modern, skin-focused scents. The composition feels polished, airy, and professional, making it a reliable signature…

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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, Sculpture or Vibrant Scent?

Sculpture takes 6 of 7 categories. Sculpture is rated 4.19/5 from 1,043 votes; Vibrant Scent is rated 4.03/5 from 174 votes. Choose Sculpture for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Vibrant Scent for a musky and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sculpture or Vibrant Scent?

Sculpture lasts longest (Sculpture 76/100, Vibrant Scent 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sculpture or Vibrant Scent?

Sculpture projects furthest (Sculpture 70/100, Vibrant Scent 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sculpture and Vibrant Scent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Freesia, Orris Root, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Sculpture or Vibrant Scent better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sculpture and Vibrant Scent?

Sculpture has top notes of Tarragon, Peach, Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Benzoin. Vibrant Scent has top notes of Pink Pepper, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Orris Root, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla.