Fragrance comparison

Vashti vs Van Gils I For Her

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Vashti

Vashti Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #52,703 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Van Gils I For Her

Van Gils

3.8358 votes

Rank #23,945 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 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.
Van Gils I For Her
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vashti2/5

Van Gils I For Her2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vashti
Sillage & projection: Vashti
Value for money: Van Gils I For Her
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Van Gils I For Her

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VashtiVashti Perfumes

Van Gils I For HerVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.83/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 56%Had 18%Want 26%

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

29%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVashti

SillageVashti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value84

Category winnerVan Gils I For HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

iris92%

earthy84%

soft spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisApricotPatchouliArum LilyHeliotrope

Base7-9 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring13

Summer7

Fall100

Winter77

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men11

Unisex41

Women48

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,703

PerfumerEve Miralles

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVan Gils I For HerHigher 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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Van Gils I For Her is a bold, sweet, and spicy fragrance that hits the senses with immediate warmth. The scent opens with a lively pop of pink pepper, ripe raspberry, and aromatic cardamom, cutting through cool air with an assertive bite. As it settles onto the skin, powdery iris and juicy apricot blend into an earthy…

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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 Van Gils I For Her?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Vashti is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Van Gils I For Her is rated 3.83/5 from 58 votes. Choose Vashti for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Van Gils I For Her for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vashti or Van Gils I For Her?

Vashti lasts longest (Vashti 80/100, Van Gils I For Her 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vashti or Van Gils I For Her?

Vashti projects furthest (Vashti 75/100, Van Gils I For Her 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vashti and Van Gils I For Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Apricot, Iris, Cardamom and Pink Pepper.

Is Vashti or Van Gils I For Her better for summer or winter?

Vashti suits evening wear; Van Gils I For Her suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vashti and Van Gils I For Her?

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. Van Gils I For Her has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Apricot, Patchouli and Arum Lily, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vetiver.