Fragrance comparison

Vapor vs Policromia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 388 ratings analysed

7 wins

Vapor

Morph

3.87276 votes

Rank #7,108 FruitySweet

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Policromia

Bois 1920

3.18112 votes

Rank #19,403 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vapor takes 7 of 7 categories.

Vapor
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Policromia
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring.

Vapor7/7

Policromia0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VaporMorph

PolicromiaBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 276 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.18/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%

Category winnerVaporRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

276 votes

26%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

15%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerVaporMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityVapor

SillageVapor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value43

Category winnerVaporBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

salty77%

fruity69%

tuberose61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeTangerineBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Wild BerriesRaspberryGeraniumPeony

Base8-12 hrs

AmberMadagascar VanillaCaramelSandalwood

Top

TangerineLimeRaspberryPink Pepper

Heart

SaltTuberoseOrchidJasmine

Base

AmberMuskVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Tangerine, Raspberry and Amber. Durations are only published for Vapor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter62

Day100

Night95

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVaporMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex57

Women25

Men4

Unisex37

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,108

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#19,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVaporHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Morph Vapor hits the air with an energetic burst of tart lime and zesty tangerine, dusted with cracked black pepper. Within minutes, the citrus gives way to a lush heart of sweet wild berries, ripe raspberry, and dewy peony. The real backbone arrives in the dry-down, where sticky caramel, warm Madagascar vanilla, and …

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Policromia opens with a bright rush of tangerine, lime and raspberry, then quickly turns more floral and textured. The salty white-floral heart gives it a glossy, slightly playful feel, while amber, musk, vanilla and sandalwood smooth it out in the dry-down. It reads as a modern fruity floral gourmand with a marine-sa…

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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, Vapor or Policromia?

Vapor takes 7 of 7 categories. Vapor is rated 3.87/5 from 276 votes; Policromia is rated 3.18/5 from 112 votes. Choose Vapor for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Policromia for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vapor or Policromia?

Vapor lasts longest (Vapor 85/100, Policromia 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vapor or Policromia?

Vapor projects furthest (Vapor 80/100, Policromia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vapor and Policromia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Lime, Tangerine, Raspberry and Amber.

Is Vapor or Policromia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vapor is the stronger pick. For winter, Vapor is the stronger pick. Vapor suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vapor and Policromia?

Vapor has top notes of Lime, Tangerine and Black Pepper, heart notes of Wild Berries, Raspberry, Geranium and Peony, a base of Amber, Madagascar Vanilla, Caramel and Sandalwood. Policromia has top notes of Tangerine, Lime, Raspberry and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Salt, Tuberose, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.