Fragrance comparison

The Lover vs Vanity

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

The Lover

Antagonist

4.673 votes

Rank #22,459 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vanity

Salas

4.001 votes

Rank #67,726 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanity takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Lover
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanity
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Lover1/4

Vanity3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The LoverAntagonist

VanitySalas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVanity

SillageVanity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVanityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseOrange PeelLemongrass

Heart

VioletHoly WaterOld BooksCinnamonIris

Base

IncenseSandalwoodBenzoinAmber

Top

OrangeLemongrass

Heart

IrisRoseLavenderViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarAmberPatchouliVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose, Lemongrass, Violet and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#67,726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe LoverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Lover by Antagonist is a powdery rose and violet fragrance with citrus peel brightness, soft spice, incense, sandalwood and a sweet ambered base. The clearest wearer feedback points to rose, incense and sandalwood as the most noticeable parts, with a surprisingly easy, unisex feel. It should appeal to people who l…

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Vanity by Salas opens with a bright splash of juicy sweet orange and zesty lemongrass, giving an immediate burst of sunny, herbal energy. As the lively citrus softens, a clean and powdery heart of iris, violet, and gentle lavender develops on the skin, creating the crisp feel of a freshly laundered shirt. The base anc…

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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, The Lover or Vanity?

Vanity takes 3 of 4 categories. The Lover is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Vanity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose The Lover for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanity for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Lover or Vanity?

Vanity lasts longest (Vanity 80/100, The Lover 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Lover or Vanity?

Vanity projects furthest (Vanity 75/100, The Lover 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Lover and Vanity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Lemongrass, Violet and Iris.

Is The Lover or Vanity better for summer or winter?

The Lover suits evening wear; Vanity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Lover and Vanity?

The Lover has top notes of Rose, Orange Peel and Lemongrass, heart notes of Violet, Holy Water, Old Books and Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Amber. Vanity has top notes of Orange and Lemongrass, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Lavender and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.