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Selective VI vs Pretty Fabulous

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

Updated 171 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pretty Fabulous takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Selective VI

    Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Pretty Fabulous

    Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Selective VI2/5
Pretty Fabulous3/5
Ratings & consensus
Pretty Fabulous
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Selective VI
Sillage & projection
Selective VI
Value for money
Pretty Fabulous
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pretty Fabulous

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Selective VIAttar Collection
Pretty FabulousAvon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 19%Had 31%Want 50%
3.70/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 30%Had 70%Want 0%
Category winnerPretty FabulousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

19%Love
54%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage85
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevitySelective VI

SillageSelective VI

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value90
Category winnerPretty FabulousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
green92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
musky69%
amber61%
vanilla100%
fruity88%
fresh77%
floral65%
powdery53%
citrus42%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
AppleCitruses
Heart
Magnolia
Base
VanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Amber, Apple and Citruses. 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
Fall75
Winter25
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter51
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex5
Women95
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,933

PerfumerAbdullah Mohsen Bin Shaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPretty FabulousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Selective VI is a sweet citrus gourmand with a cool green edge. Vanilla sits at the centre, while mint, citrus, apple and a light salty touch keep it from feeling flat or syrupy. It usually reads smooth, musky and slightly powdery in the dry-down. If you like playful vanilla fragrances with freshness on top and a loud…

Reviews →

Pretty Fabulous by Avon is a cheerful floral fruity fragrance designed for everyday wear. It opens with a bright burst of crisp apple and zesty citruses. The heart features a soft, elegant magnolia note that blooms beautifully on the skin. Finally, it settles into a warm, cozy base of smooth vanilla and amber, making …

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, Selective VI or Pretty Fabulous?

Pretty Fabulous takes 3 of 5 categories. Selective VI is rated 3.60/5 from 15 votes; Pretty Fabulous is rated 3.70/5 from 156 votes. Choose Selective VI for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pretty Fabulous for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Selective VI or Pretty Fabulous?

Selective VI lasts longest (Selective VI 74/100, Pretty Fabulous 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Selective VI or Pretty Fabulous?

Selective VI projects furthest (Selective VI 85/100, Pretty Fabulous 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Selective VI and Pretty Fabulous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Amber, Apple and Citruses.

Is Selective VI or Pretty Fabulous better for summer or winter?

Selective VI suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Selective VI and Pretty Fabulous?

Selective VI features Vanilla, Mint, White Musk, Amber and Apple. Pretty Fabulous has top notes of Apple and Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Vanilla and Amber.

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