Fragrance comparison

Trophee vs Vanitas

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,951 ratings analysed

4 wins

Trophee

Lancôme

4.19241 votes

Rank #4,199 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Vanitas

Versace

3.852,710 votes

Rank #26,721 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trophee takes 4 of 7 categories.

Trophee
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Vanitas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Trophee4/7

Vanitas2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TropheeLancôme

VanitasVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 46%Had 24%Want 30%

3.85/ 5 · 2,710 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerTropheeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

192 votes

27%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

2,710 votes

Category winnerTropheeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVanitas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value54

Category winnerVanitasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

white floral69%

green61%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeAmalfi LemonBasilPetitgrain

Heart

JasmineBay LeafLavender

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouliAmberFrench labdanumTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Lime

Heart2-4 hrs

Tiare FlowerFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarTonka Bean

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall40

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night26

Category winnerTropheeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

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#4,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#26,721

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTropheeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Trophee is a classic green citrus chypre that opens with lime, lemon and basil, then settles into lavender, moss, woods and soft amber. It feels brisk, clean and distinctly old-school, with the kind of sporty elegance that suits lovers of vintage masculine freshies more than modern blue scents. If you enjoy Eau Sauvag…

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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, Trophee or Vanitas?

Trophee takes 4 of 7 categories. Trophee is rated 4.19/5 from 241 votes; Vanitas is rated 3.85/5 from 2,710 votes. Choose Trophee for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Vanitas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Trophee or Vanitas?

They last about the same: Trophee 63/100, Vanitas 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Trophee or Vanitas?

Projection is very close: Vanitas 58/100, Trophee 56/100 for sillage.

Do Trophee and Vanitas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.

Is Trophee or Vanitas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Trophee is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanitas is the stronger pick. Vanitas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Trophee and Vanitas?

Trophee has top notes of Lime, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Bay Leaf and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Patchouli. Vanitas has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.