Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Vixen vs Nina Fantasy

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 867 ratings analysed

Vanilla Vixen

Victoria's Secret

4.0026 votes

Rank #34,934 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nina Fantasy

Nina Ricci

3.87841 votes

Rank #5,939 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nina Fantasy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vanilla Vixen
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nina Fantasy
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Vanilla Vixen3/7

Nina Fantasy4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla VixenVictoria's Secret

Nina FantasyNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 10%Had 17%Want 73%

3.87/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNina FantasyRating 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

25%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

841 votes

Category winnerNina FantasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Vixen

SillageNina Fantasy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVanilla VixenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

powdery65%

balsamic48%

soft spicy30%

sweet100%

vanilla88%

floral77%

fruity65%

citrus53%

fresh42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both vanilla and sweet

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

PearMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Cherry BlossomHeliotropeRose

Base

SugarVanilleHolly

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

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#5,939

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerNina FantasyHigher 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…

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Nina Fantasy opens with a crisp burst of juicy pear, bright mandarin orange, and tangy bergamot. The citrus sparkles for five minutes before giving way to a soft floral heart of cherry blossom, powdery heliotrope, and fresh rose petals. As the initial brightness settles, warm base notes of spun sugar, cozy vanilla, an…

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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 Nina Fantasy?

Nina Fantasy takes 4 of 7 categories. Vanilla Vixen is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Nina Fantasy is rated 3.87/5 from 841 votes. Choose Vanilla Vixen for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nina Fantasy for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Vixen or Nina Fantasy?

Vanilla Vixen lasts longest (Vanilla Vixen 64/100, Nina Fantasy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Vixen or Nina Fantasy?

Projection is very close: Nina Fantasy 55/100, Vanilla Vixen 54/100 for sillage.

Do Vanilla Vixen and Nina Fantasy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanille and Sugar.

Is Vanilla Vixen or Nina Fantasy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Vixen is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Vixen is the stronger pick. Vanilla Vixen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Vixen and Nina Fantasy?

Vanilla Vixen features Vanille and Sugar. Nina Fantasy has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Heliotrope and Rose, a base of Sugar, Vanille and Holly.