Fragrance comparison

Vanisia vs Eastern Fairytale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 350 ratings analysed

Vanisia

Creed

4.14346 votes

Rank #26,835 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Eastern Fairytale

ATon

4.504 votes

Rank #52,396 WoodyAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eastern Fairytale takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vanisia
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eastern Fairytale
Choose it for a woody and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Vanisia1/3

Eastern Fairytale2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eastern Fairytale
Sillage & projection: Eastern Fairytale
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanisia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanisiaCreed

Eastern FairytaleATon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

346 votes

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityEastern Fairytale

SillageEastern Fairytale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

rose69%

white floral61%

woody100%

animalic88%

leather77%

warm spicy65%

white floral53%

smoky42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, animalic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodAmbergrisVanille

Top

BergamotCamphor

Heart

NeroliJasmineBulgarian Rose

Base

Cambodian OudCastoreumSandalwoodLeatherAmberFir

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Vanisia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day76

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex45

Women41

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,835

PerfumerOlivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,396

PerfumerAton Gerasimov

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanisiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Vanisia opens with an immediate lift of bright bergamot that quickly settles into a plush heart of velvety Bulgarian rose and night blooming jasmine. Beneath the floral bouquet lies a dense, cozy foundation of sweet vanilla, golden amber, creamy sandalwood, and salty ambergris. It smells like an antique wooden v…

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Eastern Fairytale is a bold leather oud with a sharp camphor lift at the top, then a floral heart of neroli, jasmine, and Bulgarian rose. As it settles, the scent turns darker and warmer, with castoreum, amber, fir, and sandalwood giving it a smoky, animalic edge. This looks best suited to wearers who enjoy assertive,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanisia or Eastern Fairytale?

Eastern Fairytale takes 2 of 3 categories. Vanisia is rated 4.14/5 from 346 votes; Eastern Fairytale is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Vanisia for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eastern Fairytale for a woody and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Vanisia or Eastern Fairytale?

Eastern Fairytale lasts longest (Eastern Fairytale 100/100, Vanisia 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanisia or Eastern Fairytale?

Eastern Fairytale projects furthest (Eastern Fairytale 88/100, Vanisia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanisia and Eastern Fairytale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, animalic and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Vanisia or Eastern Fairytale better for summer or winter?

Vanisia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanisia and Eastern Fairytale?

Vanisia has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Vanille. Eastern Fairytale has top notes of Bergamot and Camphor, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Cambodian Oud, Castoreum, Sandalwood and Leather.