Vaniglia e Zenzero vs Want
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
Vaniglia e ZenzeroChoose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
WantChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vaniglia e Zenzero3/6
Want3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Vaniglia e Zenzero
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vaniglia e Zenzero
- Sillage & projection
- Want
- Value for money
- Want
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Vaniglia e Zenzero
- Fragranxe ranking
- Want
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vaniglia e ZenzeroI Profumi di FirenzeWantDSQUARED²Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 25%Had 7%Want 69%
3.85/ 5 · 1,181 votes
Have 41%Had 27%Want 32%
Category winnerVaniglia e ZenzeroRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
25%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
27%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
1,181 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVaniglia e Zenzero
SillageWant
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWantBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
citrus88%
powdery77%
fresh spicy65%
warm spicy53%
lavender42%
vanilla100%
powdery92%
woody84%
rose77%
citrus69%
floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotSicilian LemonMandarin OrangeBasil
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderNutmegVioletClovesNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumCypress
Base6-8+ hrs
Madagascar VanillaGingerPatchouliOakmossVetiver
Top15 to 30 minutes
GingerPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
HeliotropeDamask RoseNeroli
Base5 to 7 hours
Madagascar VanillaVanilla AbsoluteWoodsy Notes
Category winnerVaniglia e ZenzeroLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night40
Spring41
Summer19
Fall100
Winter96
Day100
Night59
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,321
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#4,659
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews96
Category winnerWantHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVaniglia 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…
Reviews →Want by DSQUARED² is an oriental floral eau de parfum centered on sweet vanilla, soft powder, and warm spice. It opens with an energetic spark of fresh ginger, pink pepper, and mandarin orange before unfolding into a delicate heart of heliotrope, Damask rose, and neroli. As the florals settle, Madagascar vanilla and r…
Reviews →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, Vaniglia e Zenzero or Want?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Vaniglia e Zenzero is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Want is rated 3.85/5 from 1,181 votes. Choose Vaniglia e Zenzero for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Want for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vaniglia e Zenzero or Want?
They last about the same: Vaniglia e Zenzero 70/100, Want 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Vaniglia e Zenzero or Want?
Projection is very close: Want 62/100, Vaniglia e Zenzero 61/100 for sillage.
Do Vaniglia e Zenzero and Want smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Madagascar Vanilla and Ginger.
Is Vaniglia e Zenzero or Want better for summer or winter?
Vaniglia e Zenzero suits daytime wear; Want suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vaniglia e Zenzero and Want?
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. Want has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Damask Rose and Neroli, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute and Woodsy Notes.
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