Fragrance comparison

Vanitas vs Fighting Temptation

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,737 ratings analysed

Vanitas

Versace

3.852,710 votes

Rank #26,721 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Fighting Temptation

Rasasi

3.7427 votes

Rank #16,524 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fighting Temptation takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vanitas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fighting Temptation
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vanitas2/7

Fighting Temptation5/7

Ratings & consensus: Vanitas
Community sentiment: Vanitas
Longevity: Fighting Temptation
Sillage & projection: Fighting Temptation
Value for money: Fighting Temptation
Versatility: Fighting Temptation
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fighting Temptation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanitasVersace

Fighting TemptationRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 2,710 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerVanitasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

2,710 votes

26%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerVanitasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFighting Temptation

SillageFighting Temptation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value79

Category winnerFighting TemptationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

marine60%

earthy50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lime

Heart2-4 hrs

Tiare FlowerFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarTonka Bean

Top

LimeBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

FreesiaSea waterCoriander

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Freesia and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Vanitas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night26

Spring88

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night38

Category winnerFighting TemptationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,721

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFighting TemptationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Vanitas centers on a bright wash of zesty lime paired with clean tropical petals. The first spray releases a tart, sunlit citrus that cuts through morning air without any sugary stickiness. Within twenty minutes, creamy tiare flower and dewy freesia soften the edges into a pristine, white-petaled floral bouque…

Reviews →

Fighting Temptation by Rasasi is a crisp, wood-forward aquatic designed for daily wear. It relies on a sharp citrus opening of lime and bergamot, leading into a watery heart of sea notes and freesia. The base grounds this profile with Virginia cedar and earthy oak moss, making it a reliable, clean scent for spring and…

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, Vanitas or Fighting Temptation?

Fighting Temptation takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanitas is rated 3.85/5 from 2,710 votes; Fighting Temptation is rated 3.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose Vanitas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fighting Temptation for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanitas or Fighting Temptation?

Fighting Temptation lasts longest (Fighting Temptation 71/100, Vanitas 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanitas or Fighting Temptation?

Fighting Temptation projects furthest (Fighting Temptation 63/100, Vanitas 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanitas and Fighting Temptation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Freesia and Virginia Cedar.

Is Vanitas or Fighting Temptation better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fighting Temptation is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanitas is the stronger pick. Vanitas suits daytime wear; Fighting Temptation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanitas and Fighting Temptation?

Vanitas has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean. Fighting Temptation has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Freesia, Sea water and Coriander, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Patchouli and Musk.