Fragrance comparison

Vaniglia e Zenzero vs Obscenity

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 367 ratings analysed

Vaniglia e Zenzero

L'Erbolario

4.02366 votes

Rank #8,040 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #60,300 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vaniglia e Zenzero
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Vaniglia e Zenzero1/3

Obscenity2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obscenity
Sillage & projection: Obscenity
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 ZenzeroL'Erbolario

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 366 votes

Have 39%Had 26%Want 35%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

366 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLemon

Heart

VetiverPatchouli

Base

VanillaSiam Benzoin

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger, Vetiver, Patchouli and Siam Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex47

Women51

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#60,300

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVaniglia e ZenzeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Vaniglia e Zenzero opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger root and bright lemon rind that fizzes across the skin. Within fifteen minutes, the spicy citrus edge mellows out as warm vanilla and sweet Siam benzoin take control of the composition. A quiet ground of earthy vetiver and dark patchouli keeps the…

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Obscenity by Bruce LaBruce offers a polarizing blend of contrasting elements. The opening hits you with a sharp cumin and medicinal asafoetida shock, which slowly settles into a sweet base of fig, tobacco, and warm resins. It is a dense, dirty, and sweet oriental fougere designed for daring enthusiasts who wear fragra…

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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, Vaniglia e Zenzero or Obscenity?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Vaniglia e Zenzero is rated 4.02/5 from 366 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Vaniglia e Zenzero for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vaniglia e Zenzero or Obscenity?

Obscenity lasts longest (Obscenity 80/100, Vaniglia e Zenzero 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vaniglia e Zenzero or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Vaniglia e Zenzero 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vaniglia e Zenzero and Obscenity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Ginger, Vetiver, Patchouli and Siam Benzoin.

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

Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vaniglia e Zenzero and Obscenity?

Vaniglia e Zenzero has top notes of Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Siam Benzoin. Obscenity has top notes of Asafoetida, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Fig, Geranium and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Olibanum and Siam Benzoin.