Fragrance comparison

Second Skin vs Vanilla

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Second Skin

Beautycounter

4.001 votes

Rank #59,708 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Vanilla

fuwally

—0 votes

Rank #75,969 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Second Skin takes 1 of 1 categories.

Second Skin
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character.

Second Skin1/1

Vanilla0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Second SkinBeautycounter

Vanillafuwally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

warm spicy65%

balsamic48%

aromatic30%

vanilla100%

powdery83%

sweet65%

musky48%

balsamic30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink GrapefruitBlood OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyCinnamon LeafJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyFloral NotesJasmineRose

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,708

PerfumerClément Marx

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecond SkinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Second Skin by Beautycounter opens with a bright splash of pink grapefruit, blood orange, bergamot, and lemon. This initial citrus burst quickly settles into a soft floral heart of jasmine, rose, and lily of the valley, tempered by a touch of warm cinnamon leaf. As the scent develops on skin, it transforms into a cozy…

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Vanilla by fuwally offers a breezy twist on sweet gourmand fragrances. Crisp bergamot and dewy green leaves deliver a bright initial burst that cuts through early sweetness. Soft lily of the valley, subtle rose petals, and jasmine emerge quickly, preventing the blend from smelling like a heavy bakery kitchen. Warm van…

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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.

Do Second Skin and Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and balsamic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Second Skin or Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Second Skin suits day or night wear; Vanilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Second Skin and Vanilla?

Second Skin has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Cinnamon Leaf, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Vanilla has top notes of Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Floral Notes, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Amber.