Fragrance comparison

The Private Collection No 4 vs Vanity

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

The Private Collection No 4

Dorin

4.1010 votes

Rank #52,624 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vanity

Salas

4.001 votes

Rank #67,726 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanity takes 2 of 4 categories.

The Private Collection No 4
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vanity
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Private Collection No 41/4

Vanity2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanity
Sillage & projection: Vanity
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Private Collection No 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Private Collection No 4Dorin

VanitySalas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 28%Had 19%Want 53%

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

40%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVanity

SillageVanity

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

powdery100%

violet92%

rose84%

woody77%

floral69%

musky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Currant buds

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRoseIrisLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationOrange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskCedarPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

Top

OrangeLemongrass

Heart

IrisRoseLavenderViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarAmberPatchouliVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesViolet, Rose, Iris and Cedar. Durations are only published for The Private Collection No 4, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Private Collection No 4 by Dorin smells like an antique vanity dusted with luxurious floral face powder and fresh garden cuttings. It opens with a brief splash of tart currant buds that adds a crisp, fruity bite before settling into an airy cloud of violet petals, velvety rose, and creamy iris root. As it warms ag…

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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 Private Collection No 4 or Vanity?

Vanity takes 2 of 4 categories. The Private Collection No 4 is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Vanity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose The Private Collection No 4 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vanity for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Private Collection No 4 or Vanity?

Vanity lasts longest (Vanity 80/100, The Private Collection No 4 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Private Collection No 4 or Vanity?

Vanity projects furthest (Vanity 75/100, The Private Collection No 4 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Private Collection No 4 and Vanity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose, Iris and Cedar.

Is The Private Collection No 4 or Vanity better for summer or winter?

Vanity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Private Collection No 4 and Vanity?

The Private Collection No 4 has top notes of Currant buds, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.