Serendipity vs Vanilla Vibes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
SerendipityChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vanilla VibesChoose it for a vanilla and salty character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Serendipity3/7
Vanilla Vibes3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Serendipity
- Community sentiment
- Serendipity
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Vanilla Vibes
- Value for money
- Vanilla Vibes
- Versatility
- Serendipity
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Vibes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SerendipityTOBBAVanilla VibesJuliette Has A GunWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 17%Had 8%Want 74%
3.58/ 5 · 7,060 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerSerendipityRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
39%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
33 votes
27%Love
35%Like
17%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate
6,184 votes
Category winnerSerendipityMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageVanilla Vibes
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla VibesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
salty61%
vanilla100%
salty92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
amber69%
marine61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and salty
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SandalwoodSalt
Base
VanillaMuskBenzoinTonka BeanLabdanum
Top
Salt
Heart
Vanilla AbsoluteOrchid
Base
MuskTonka BeanSandalwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Salt, Musk and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer29
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSerendipityMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,891
PerfumerJasper Li
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#3,521
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews554
Category winnerVanilla VibesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTOBBA Serendipity opens with a sharp burst of saffron, nutmeg, and dry cinnamon, immediately setting a warm, savory tone. Unlike typical sweet gourmands, this scent evolves on skin into a dry, buttered sandalwood note anchored by a distinct saltiness. The base warms up with a subtle blend of vanilla, tonka bean, and l…
Reviews →Vanilla Vibes by Juliette Has A Gun offers a crisp take on the classic vanilla profile. By pairing salted sea air with warm vanilla absolute and smooth musk, this fragrance creates a sun-drenched, beachy atmosphere. It sits close to the skin, providing a clean, non-gourmand finish that shines during hot summer afterno…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Serendipity or Vanilla Vibes?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Serendipity is rated 3.91/5 from 33 votes; Vanilla Vibes is rated 3.58/5 from 7,060 votes. Choose Serendipity for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Vibes for a vanilla and salty character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Serendipity or Vanilla Vibes?
They last about the same: Serendipity 64/100, Vanilla Vibes 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Serendipity or Vanilla Vibes?
Projection is very close: Vanilla Vibes 53/100, Serendipity 52/100 for sillage.
Do Serendipity and Vanilla Vibes smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and salty accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Salt, Musk and Benzoin.
Is Serendipity or Vanilla Vibes better for summer or winter?
For summer, Serendipity is the stronger pick. For winter, Serendipity is the stronger pick. Serendipity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Serendipity and Vanilla Vibes?
Serendipity has top notes of Nutmeg, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Salt, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Vanilla Vibes has top notes of Salt, heart notes of Vanilla Absolute and Orchid, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Benzoin.
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