Fragrance comparison

Vanitas vs Linda

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3,526 ratings analysed

Vanitas

Versace

3.852,710 votes

Rank #26,721 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Linda

O Boticário

3.87816 votes

Rank #25,729 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Linda takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vanitas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Linda
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Vanitas1/7

Linda6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanitasVersace

LindaO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 2,710 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 816 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerLindaRating 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

34%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

816 votes

Category winnerVanitasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLinda

SillageLinda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value57

Category winnerLindaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet 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

Violet LeafBergamotGrapefruitBamboo

Heart

GardeniaPink PepperJasmineAniseTiare FlowerFreesiaRed BerriesRaspberry

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodBenzoinVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesTiare Flower, Freesia, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLindaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

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

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,721

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,729

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLindaHigher 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…

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Linda by O Boticário is a bright, cheerful floral fruity perfume built on crisp gardenia, sweet berries, and a warm musky base. Created by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in 2003, it kicks off with zesty grapefruit, fresh bamboo leaves, and green violet leaf before opening into a lush heart of creamy white…

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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, Vanitas or Linda?

Linda takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanitas is rated 3.85/5 from 2,710 votes; Linda is rated 3.87/5 from 816 votes. Choose Vanitas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Linda for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vanitas or Linda?

They last about the same: Linda 64/100, Vanitas 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vanitas or Linda?

Projection is very close: Linda 60/100, Vanitas 58/100 for sillage.

Do Vanitas and Linda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Tiare Flower, Freesia, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.

Is Vanitas or Linda better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vanitas and Linda?

Vanitas has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean. Linda has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bamboo, heart notes of Gardenia, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood.