Fragrance comparison

Sphinx vs Vibrance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sphinx

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #50,930 AmberWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Vibrance

Avon

5.001 votes

Rank #53,438 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sphinx takes 2 of 4 categories.

Sphinx
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vibrance
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sphinx2/4

Vibrance0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SphinxParfum de Mahzen

VibranceAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySphinx

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

citrus77%

floral69%

fresh61%

floral100%

musky86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

amber44%

powdery30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both musky, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Floral NotesWoody NotesBergamotOlibanumLemonFruity Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

AmbergrisSeaweedHedioneCalone

Base8-12 hrs

Oriental notesLabdanumAgarwoodCedarMuskAmbroxan

Top

Floral NotesOriental notes

Heart

Woody Notes

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Woody Notes, Oriental notes and Musk. Durations are only published for Sphinx, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,930

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSphinxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sphinx by Parfum de Mahzen hits the air with a bright splash of tangy lemon and crisp bergamot, immediately backed by dry frankincense and mixed orchard fruits. What makes this blend surprising is its salty, ocean-breeze heart. Crisp calone and mineral seaweed mingle with warm ambergris, bridging breezy maritime fresh…

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Avon Vibrance hits the senses with a bold wave of vintage florals and warm oriental spices. Released in 1993, this fragrance pairs sharp carnation-like blossoms with a dry amber heat that feels distinctly retro. As the initial bloom calms down, dense woody notes ground the composition while a heavy musk settles close …

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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, Sphinx or Vibrance?

Sphinx takes 2 of 4 categories. Sphinx is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Vibrance is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sphinx for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vibrance for a floral and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sphinx or Vibrance?

Sphinx lasts longest (Sphinx 100/100, Vibrance 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sphinx or Vibrance?

Projection is very close: Sphinx 75/100, Vibrance 75/100 for sillage.

Do Sphinx and Vibrance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Woody Notes, Oriental notes and Musk.

Is Sphinx or Vibrance better for summer or winter?

Sphinx suits evening wear; Vibrance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sphinx and Vibrance?

Sphinx has top notes of Floral Notes, Woody Notes, Bergamot and Olibanum, heart notes of Ambergris, Seaweed, Hedione and Calone, a base of Oriental notes, Labdanum, Agarwood and Cedar. Vibrance has top notes of Floral Notes and Oriental notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Musk.