Fragrance comparison

Vaslui vs Vodka Diamond

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

Vaslui

JAFRA

4.0010 votes

Rank #40,532 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vodka Diamond

Paris Elysees

3.9792 votes

Rank #18,546 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka Diamond takes 5 of 5 categories.

Vaslui
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vodka Diamond
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vaslui0/5

Vodka Diamond5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VasluiJAFRA

Vodka DiamondParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 65%

3.97/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 21%

Category winnerVodka DiamondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

33%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVodka Diamond

SillageVodka Diamond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerVodka DiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleWormwoodMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Bulgarian RoseCinnamonCoral ReefLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliMoroccan CedarVetiverSandalowoodSequoiaBlack Musk

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverJasmine

Base2 to 3 hours

VanillaSandalowood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Vanilla and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vodka Diamond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer82

Fall60

Winter39

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex2

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#18,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVodka DiamondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vaslui by JAFRA is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2012. It features a bright opening of red apple and lemon, leading into a complex heart with cinnamon and geranium. The base grounds the scent with notes of amber, patchouli, and moroccan cedar, creating a versatile profile for daily wear during sprin…

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Vodka Diamond by Paris Elysees is a classic citrus and woody fragrance for men that channels the traditional barbering style of late twentieth-century perfumery. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon and crisp bergamot, giving immediate brightness. As the citrus settles, the scent transitions 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vaslui or Vodka Diamond?

Vodka Diamond takes 5 of 5 categories. Vaslui is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Vodka Diamond is rated 3.97/5 from 92 votes. Choose Vaslui for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vodka Diamond for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vaslui or Vodka Diamond?

Vodka Diamond lasts longest (Vodka Diamond 59/100, Vaslui 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vaslui or Vodka Diamond?

Projection is very close: Vodka Diamond 53/100, Vaslui 52/100 for sillage.

Do Vaslui and Vodka Diamond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Vanilla and Vetiver.

Is Vaslui or Vodka Diamond better for summer or winter?

Vaslui suits day or night wear; Vodka Diamond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vaslui and Vodka Diamond?

Vaslui has top notes of Red Apple, Wormwood, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon, Coral Reef and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Moroccan Cedar. Vodka Diamond has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalowood.