Fragrance comparison

Stiver vs Warm Vanilla Sugar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,025 ratings analysed

3 wins

Stiver

Wal Mar

5.001 votes

Rank #53,925 PowderySweet

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55%scent match

Closely related

Warm Vanilla Sugar

Bath & Body Works · 2021

4.062,024 votes

Rank #29,368 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stiver takes 3 of 4 categories.

Stiver
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Warm Vanilla Sugar
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Stiver3/4

Warm Vanilla Sugar1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stiver
Sillage & projection: Stiver
Value for money: Stiver
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Warm Vanilla Sugar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StiverWal Mar

Warm Vanilla SugarBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.06/ 5 · 2,024 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

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

38%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,315 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityStiver

SillageStiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerStiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

sweet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

vanilla100%

powdery88%

sweet77%

coconut65%

lactonic53%

woody42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both powdery, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Powdery NotesYlang YlangJasmineRose

Heart

Floral NotesTonka Bean

Base

HeliotropeSugarMusk

Top

VanillaWhite Orchid

Heart

SugarTonka BeanCoconutJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMuskHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Tonka Bean, Heliotrope and Sugar. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Category winnerWarm Vanilla SugarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stiver by Wal Mar starts with a dense cloud of powdery notes mixed with sweet rose and indolic jasmine. Early on, yellow floral accents of ylang ylang give the opening a thick cosmetic feel reminiscent of vintage face powders. As the initial sharpness settles, tonka bean and heliotrope introduce an almond-like sweetne…

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Warm Vanilla Sugar remains a classic staple for those seeking a straightforward, sweet fragrance. It leans heavily on creamy vanilla and sugar, offering a comforting, nostalgic aroma perfect for daily wear. While it lacks modern complexity, it serves as an approachable, budget-friendly scent that shines best during co…

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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, Stiver or Warm Vanilla Sugar?

Stiver takes 3 of 4 categories. Stiver is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Warm Vanilla Sugar is rated 4.06/5 from 2,024 votes. Choose Stiver for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Warm Vanilla Sugar for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Stiver or Warm Vanilla Sugar?

Stiver lasts longest (Stiver 80/100, Warm Vanilla Sugar 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stiver or Warm Vanilla Sugar?

Stiver projects furthest (Stiver 75/100, Warm Vanilla Sugar 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stiver and Warm Vanilla Sugar smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tonka Bean, Heliotrope and Sugar.

Is Stiver or Warm Vanilla Sugar better for summer or winter?

Stiver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stiver and Warm Vanilla Sugar?

Stiver has top notes of Powdery Notes, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Floral Notes and Tonka Bean, a base of Heliotrope, Sugar and Musk. Warm Vanilla Sugar has top notes of Vanilla and White Orchid, heart notes of Sugar, Tonka Bean, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Heliotrope.