Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Wish vs Lalibela

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,128 ratings analysed

Vanilla Wish

We Pink

3.6048 votes

Rank #39,399 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

5 wins

Lalibela

Memo Paris

3.962,080 votes

Rank #1,927 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lalibela takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vanilla Wish
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lalibela
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Vanilla Wish2/7

Lalibela5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla WishWe Pink

LalibelaMemo Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 67%Had 12%Want 21%

3.96/ 5 · 2,080 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerLalibelaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

23%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

48 votes

38%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

2,080 votes

Category winnerLalibelaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLalibela

SillageLalibela

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value33

Category winnerVanilla WishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

floral65%

musky56%

white floral100%

floral83%

vanilla65%

powdery48%

fresh30%

Scent match75%Very similar · both white floral, vanilla and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomFreesia

Heart

JasmineHeliotropeRose

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

Top

JasmineFreesiaGreen Notes

Heart

RoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomYlang Ylang

Base

VanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Freesia, Jasmine and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall68

Winter58

Day100

Night52

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVanilla WishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex14

Women82

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,399

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,927

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerLalibelaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla Wish opens with a clean burst of orange blossom and freesia, cutting through what could otherwise be a heavy gourmand profile. As the fragrance settles on the skin, a powdery blend of heliotrope and jasmine takes over, preventing the vanilla base from turning into a simple sugar bomb. It dries down to a cozy m…

Reviews →

Lalibela opens with crisp freesia and jasmine, backed by subtle green notes that cut through the initial sweetness. As it settles on skin, a thick heart of rose, orange blossom, and heliotrope emerges, shifting the profile toward a powdery, almond-like floral warmth. The base anchors the scent in rich vanilla, patchou…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanilla Wish or Lalibela?

Lalibela takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanilla Wish is rated 3.60/5 from 48 votes; Lalibela is rated 3.96/5 from 2,080 votes. Choose Vanilla Wish for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lalibela for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Wish or Lalibela?

Lalibela lasts longest (Lalibela 71/100, Vanilla Wish 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Wish or Lalibela?

Lalibela projects furthest (Lalibela 62/100, Vanilla Wish 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Wish and Lalibela smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Freesia, Jasmine and Heliotrope.

Is Vanilla Wish or Lalibela better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Wish is the stronger pick. For winter, Lalibela is the stronger pick. Vanilla Wish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Wish and Lalibela?

Vanilla Wish has top notes of Orange Blossom and Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Heliotrope and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Lalibela has top notes of Jasmine, Freesia and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Orange Blossom and Ylang Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.