Fragrance comparison

Sensations vs VF Onyx

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 1,054 ratings analysed

Sensations

Jil Sander

4.041,030 votes

Rank #3,818 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

VF Onyx

We Pink

4.3824 votes

Rank #33,761 LactonicVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VF Onyx takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sensations
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
VF Onyx
Choose it for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sensations2/5

VF Onyx3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SensationsJil Sander

VF OnyxWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,030 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

4.38/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 59%Had 4%Want 37%

Category winnerVF OnyxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,030 votes

63%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityVF Onyx

SillageSensations

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVF OnyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla86%

musky72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

aromatic30%

lactonic100%

vanilla90%

powdery80%

woody70%

sweet60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NettleGreen Notes

Heart

VanillaMilkGrains

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMuskWoody Notes

Top

Milk

Heart

VanillaOrchidHoneysuckle

Base

SandalowoodWhipped CreamMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Milk, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer30

Fall80

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,818

PerfumerAlain Astori, Nathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#33,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSensationsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sensations by Jil Sander is a soothing, creamy oriental vanilla perfume that feels like wrapping yourself in a warm cashmere sweater. It opens with an unexpected hint of herbal green nettle before settling into a comforting heart of warm milk, toasted grains, and sweet vanilla cream. Grounded by soft amber, clean musk…

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VF Onyx opens with a distinct splash of cold milk, establishing a dense, lactonic profile right away. As it settles, a sweet orchid note cuts through the initial dairy richness, preventing the blend from turning into a simple kitchen scent. The base anchors the experience with warm amber and dry sandalwood, making it …

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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, Sensations or VF Onyx?

VF Onyx takes 3 of 5 categories. Sensations is rated 4.04/5 from 1,030 votes; VF Onyx is rated 4.38/5 from 24 votes. Choose Sensations for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose VF Onyx for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sensations or VF Onyx?

VF Onyx lasts longest (VF Onyx 67/100, Sensations 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sensations or VF Onyx?

Sensations projects furthest (Sensations 60/100, VF Onyx 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sensations and VF Onyx smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Milk, Amber and Musk.

Is Sensations or VF Onyx better for summer or winter?

VF Onyx suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sensations and VF Onyx?

Sensations has top notes of Nettle and Green Notes, heart notes of Vanilla, Milk and Grains, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Woody Notes. VF Onyx has top notes of Milk, heart notes of Vanilla, Orchid and Honeysuckle, a base of Sandalowood, Whipped Cream, Musk and Amber.