Fragrance comparison

Vashti vs Esprit

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Vashti

Vashti Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #52,703 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Esprit

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.502 votes

Rank #50,845 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Vashti
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Esprit
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Vashti2/4

Esprit2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VashtiVashti Perfumes

EspritSantiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 50%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityVashti

SillageVashti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value92

Category winnerEspritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

iris92%

earthy84%

soft spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PearApricotBerries

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisCardamomPink Pepper

Base7-9 hrs

VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafVanillaSandalwoodDavana

Top

PeachBlood OrangeHeliotropeCardamom

Heart

CognacJasmineDavanaRum

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodTonka BeanCashmeranLabdanumVanillaBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vashti, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 32%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 15%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,703

PerfumerEve Miralles

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEspritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vashti by Vashti Perfumes offers a grounded twist on modern amber florals. The opening delivers juicy pear, tart berries, and velvety apricot flesh. It does not stay fruity for long. Within twenty minutes, powdery iris root, cracked pink pepper, and cool cardamom take center stage. Earthy vetiver, dark patchouli, and …

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Esprit by Santiago Luxury Parfum opens with a burst of ripe sliced peach, juicy blood orange, and crushed green cardamom pods. A soft hint of powdery heliotrope keeps the fruit smooth and grounded rather than sharp. In the heart, rich dark rum, golden cognac, and herbal davana mix with gentle jasmine petals to create …

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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, Vashti or Esprit?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vashti is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Esprit is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Vashti for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Esprit for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vashti or Esprit?

Vashti lasts longest (Vashti 80/100, Esprit 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vashti or Esprit?

Vashti projects furthest (Vashti 75/100, Esprit 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vashti and Esprit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Vanilla.

Is Vashti or Esprit better for summer or winter?

Vashti suits evening wear; Esprit suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vashti and Esprit?

Vashti has top notes of Pear, Apricot and Berries, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Esprit has top notes of Peach, Blood Orange, Heliotrope and Cardamom, heart notes of Cognac, Jasmine, Davana and Rum, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Cashmeran.