Fragrance comparison

Summer 1872 vs Vanitas

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,725 ratings analysed

3 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #49,560 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Vanitas

Versace

3.852,710 votes

Rank #26,741 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanitas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Summer 18723/5

Vanitas2/5

Ratings & consensus: Vanitas
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Summer 1872
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanitas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

VanitasVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

3.85/ 5 · 2,710 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerVanitasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

27%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

2,710 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

Lime

Heart2-4 hrs

Tiare FlowerFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLime, Freesia and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Vanitas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,560

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,741

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanitasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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Versace Vanitas centers on a bright wash of zesty lime paired with clean tropical petals. The first spray releases a tart, sunlit citrus that cuts through morning air without any sugary stickiness. Within twenty minutes, creamy tiare flower and dewy freesia soften the edges into a pristine, white-petaled floral bouque…

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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, Summer 1872 or Vanitas?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories. Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes; Vanitas is rated 3.85/5 from 2,710 votes. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanitas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Summer 1872 or Vanitas?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Vanitas 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer 1872 or Vanitas?

Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, Vanitas 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer 1872 and Vanitas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Freesia and Virginia Cedar.

Is Summer 1872 or Vanitas better for summer or winter?

Summer 1872 suits daytime wear; Vanitas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer 1872 and Vanitas?

Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum. Vanitas has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.