Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Vixen vs I'm Free Perle des Illes

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

Vanilla Vixen

Victoria's Secret

4.0026 votes

Rank #34,934 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

I'm Free Perle des Illes

Laurence Dumont

4.002 votes

Rank #50,612 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Vixen takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vanilla Vixen
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
I'm Free Perle des Illes
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity.

Vanilla Vixen2/3

I'm Free Perle des Illes1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I'm Free Perle des Illes
Sillage & projection: Vanilla Vixen
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

I'm Free Perle des IllesLaurence Dumont

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 10%Had 17%Want 73%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityI'm Free Perle des Illes

SillageVanilla Vixen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

powdery65%

balsamic48%

soft spicy30%

sweet100%

vanilla83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match69%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanilleSugar

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SugarSweet Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Vanille

InformationalShared notesVanille and Sugar. Durations are only published for I'm Free Perle des Illes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Date 24%Work 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#50,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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 →

I'm Free Perle des Illes by Laurence Dumont is an easygoing citrus gourmand that captures the relaxed warmth of a sunny beach vacation. The scent opens with a cheerful splash of tart bergamot that quickly blends into a heart of spun sugar and crumbly spiced cookies. As the fragrance settles, a comforting base of sweet…

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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, Vanilla Vixen or I'm Free Perle des Illes?

Vanilla Vixen takes 2 of 3 categories. Vanilla Vixen is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; I'm Free Perle des Illes is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Vanilla Vixen for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose I'm Free Perle des Illes for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Vixen or I'm Free Perle des Illes?

I'm Free Perle des Illes lasts longest (I'm Free Perle des Illes 67/100, Vanilla Vixen 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Vixen or I'm Free Perle des Illes?

Vanilla Vixen projects furthest (Vanilla Vixen 54/100, I'm Free Perle des Illes 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Vixen and I'm Free Perle des Illes smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Vanille and Sugar.

Is Vanilla Vixen or I'm Free Perle des Illes better for summer or winter?

Vanilla Vixen suits evening wear; I'm Free Perle des Illes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Vixen and I'm Free Perle des Illes?

Vanilla Vixen features Vanille and Sugar. I'm Free Perle des Illes has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Sugar and Sweet Notes, a base of Vanille.