Fragrance comparison

Vanity vs Homo Novus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

Vanity

Salas

4.001 votes

Rank #68,026 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Homo Novus

Acqua di Firenze

3.7618 votes

Rank #23,763 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanity takes 2 of 4 categories.

Vanity
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homo Novus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vanity2/4

Homo Novus1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanity
Sillage & projection: Vanity
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Homo Novus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanitySalas

Homo NovusAcqua di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.76/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

45%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

36%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVanity

SillageVanity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber83%

earthy65%

oud48%

powdery30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeLemongrass

Heart

IrisRoseLavenderViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarAmberPatchouliVanillaTonka Bean

Top

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumLiquidambarBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisGardeniaAcáciaYlang-YlangJasmineVioletCarnation

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodAmberVetiverBrandyPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesIris, Rose, Violet and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex20

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,026

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerHomo NovusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanity by Salas opens with a bright splash of juicy sweet orange and zesty lemongrass, giving an immediate burst of sunny, herbal energy. As the lively citrus softens, a clean and powdery heart of iris, violet, and gentle lavender develops on the skin, creating the crisp feel of a freshly laundered shirt. The base anc…

Reviews →

Homo Novus by Acqua di Firenze is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Labdanum, Liquidambar and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Iris, Gardenia, Acácia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Violet and Carnation; base notes are Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Amber, Vetiv…

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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, Vanity or Homo Novus?

Vanity takes 2 of 4 categories. Vanity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Homo Novus is rated 3.76/5 from 18 votes. Choose Vanity for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homo Novus for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanity or Homo Novus?

Vanity lasts longest (Vanity 80/100, Homo Novus 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanity or Homo Novus?

Projection is very close: Vanity 75/100, Homo Novus 74/100 for sillage.

Do Vanity and Homo Novus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Rose, Violet and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Vanity or Homo Novus better for summer or winter?

Vanity suits daytime wear; Homo Novus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanity and Homo Novus?

Vanity has top notes of Orange and Lemongrass, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Lavender and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. Homo Novus has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Labdanum, Liquidambar and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Gardenia and Acácia, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Amber.