Fragrance comparison

Vaniglia e Zenzero vs VAV

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

1 wins

Vaniglia e Zenzero

I Profumi di Firenze

4.2020 votes

Rank #36,474 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

VAV

K Constâncio

—0 votes

Rank #79,639 WoodyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vaniglia e Zenzero takes 1 of 1 categories.

Vaniglia e Zenzero
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
VAV
Choose it for a woody and violet character.

Vaniglia e Zenzero1/1

VAV0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vaniglia e Zenzero

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vaniglia e ZenzeroI Profumi di Firenze

VAVK Constâncio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 25%Had 7%Want 69%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus88%

powdery77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

lavender42%

woody100%

violet91%

floral83%

powdery74%

iris65%

green56%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSicilian LemonMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderNutmegVioletClovesNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

Madagascar VanillaGingerPatchouliOakmossVetiver

Top

VioletIrisSicilian LemonBergamot

Heart

HyacinthGeraniumMagnoliaNutmegSage

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliVanillaOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Nutmeg and Violet. Durations are only published for Vaniglia e Zenzero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night40

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#79,639

PerfumerAlfredo Monteiro Filho

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVaniglia e ZenzeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vaniglia e Zenzero by I Profumi di Firenze is an aromatic vanilla that swaps sticky sugar for Mediterranean herbal bite. It opens with an immediate flash of Sicilian lemon, bergamot, and sweet green basil before drying into a cozy, spiced heart of lavender, nutmeg, and cloves. The base rests on real Madagascar vanilla…

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VAV by K Constâncio begins with a bright citrus breeze of Sicilian lemon and bergamot before softening into a powdery floral middle. Alfredo Monteiro Filho grounds this clean creation with a warm base of guaiac wood and earthy patchouli. It is a refreshing option for daytime wear when you want a clean, office-friendly…

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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.

Do Vaniglia e Zenzero and VAV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Vaniglia e Zenzero or VAV better for summer or winter?

Vaniglia e Zenzero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vaniglia e Zenzero and VAV?

Vaniglia e Zenzero has top notes of Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Violet and Cloves, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Ginger, Patchouli and Oakmoss. VAV has top notes of Violet, Iris, Sicilian Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Geranium, Magnolia and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss.