Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Vixen vs Dream Come True

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

5 wins

Vanilla Vixen

Victoria's Secret

4.0026 votes

Rank #34,934 VanillaSweet

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Dream Come True

America’s Next Top Model

4.0330 votes

Rank #44,739 FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Vixen takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vanilla Vixen
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dream Come True
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vanilla Vixen5/7

Dream Come True2/7

Ratings & consensus: Dream Come True
Community sentiment: Dream Come True
Longevity: Vanilla Vixen
Sillage & projection: Vanilla Vixen
Value for money: Vanilla Vixen
Versatility: Vanilla Vixen
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla Vixen

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla VixenVictoria's Secret

Dream Come TrueAmerica’s Next Top Model

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 10%Had 17%Want 73%

4.03/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

Category winnerDream Come TrueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

30%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerDream Come TrueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Vixen

SillageVanilla Vixen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVanilla VixenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

powdery65%

balsamic48%

soft spicy30%

floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanilleSugar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MelonRed CurrantFreesia

Heart

Plum BlossomPeonyLily

Base

VanilleSugarWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesVanille and Sugar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night31

Category winnerVanilla VixenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilla VixenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla Vixen is a straightforward body mist from Victoria's Secret that focuses entirely on sweet, sugary notes. Designed for casual, daily wear, it sits close to the skin and provides a quick, uncomplicated burst of vanilla. This is a light, playful option for those who want a simple scent for lounging or short outi…

Reviews →

Dream Come True by America’s Next Top Model is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Dream Come True was launched in 2011. Top notes are Melon, Red Currant and Freesia; middle notes are Plum Blossom, Peony and Lily; base notes are Vanille, Sugar, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanilla Vixen or Dream Come True?

Vanilla Vixen takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanilla Vixen is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Dream Come True is rated 4.03/5 from 30 votes. Choose Vanilla Vixen for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dream Come True for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Vixen or Dream Come True?

Vanilla Vixen lasts longest (Vanilla Vixen 64/100, Dream Come True 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Vixen or Dream Come True?

Projection is very close: Vanilla Vixen 54/100, Dream Come True 52/100 for sillage.

Do Vanilla Vixen and Dream Come True smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Vanille and Sugar.

Is Vanilla Vixen or Dream Come True better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dream Come True is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Vixen is the stronger pick. Vanilla Vixen suits evening wear; Dream Come True suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Vixen and Dream Come True?

Vanilla Vixen features Vanille and Sugar. Dream Come True has top notes of Melon, Red Currant and Freesia, heart notes of Plum Blossom, Peony and Lily, a base of Vanille, Sugar, Woodsy Notes and Musk.