Fragrance comparison

Vanitas vs Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3,931 ratings analysed

Vanitas

Versace

3.852,710 votes

Rank #26,721 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy

The Beautiful Mind Series

3.951,221 votes

Rank #6,640 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vanitas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Vanitas1/7

Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanitasVersace

Volume I Intelligence & FantasyThe Beautiful Mind Series

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 2,710 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 1,221 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerVolume I Intelligence & FantasyRating 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

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,221 votes

Category winnerVolume I Intelligence & FantasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVolume I Intelligence & Fantasy

SillageVolume I Intelligence & Fantasy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value39

Category winnerVanitasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

musky74%

powdery65%

soft spicy56%

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

BergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeMagnolia

Heart

FreesiaOsmanthusTiare FlowerRose

Base

MuskCashmeranVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTiare Flower, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVolume I Intelligence & FantasyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

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

Men3

Unisex49

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,721

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,640

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerVolume I Intelligence & FantasyHigher 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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A clean citrus floral with a bright mandarin and bergamot opening, softened by pepper, airy white florals, and a smooth musky wood base. It wears polished rather than dramatic, with tiare and cashmeran adding a creamy, slightly exotic texture. Best for someone who likes fresh scents with a modern woody-musky finish. S…

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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 Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy?

Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanitas is rated 3.85/5 from 2,710 votes; Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy is rated 3.95/5 from 1,221 votes. Choose Vanitas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vanitas or Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy?

They last about the same: Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy 64/100, Vanitas 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vanitas or Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy?

Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy projects furthest (Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy 61/100, Vanitas 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanitas and Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy smell similar?

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

Is Vanitas or Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanitas is the stronger pick. For winter, Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy is the stronger pick. Vanitas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanitas and Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy?

Vanitas has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean. Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Magnolia, heart notes of Freesia, Osmanthus, Tiare Flower and Rose, a base of Musk, Cashmeran, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.