Fragrance comparison

Velvet Vanilla vs Lamis

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 2,144 ratings analysed

Velvet Vanilla

Mancera

3.912,144 votes

Rank #1,881 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Lamis

Ombré Lamar

—0 votes

Rank #68,665 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lamis takes 2 of 4 categories.

Velvet Vanilla
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Lamis
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Velvet Vanilla1/4

Lamis2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet VanillaMancera

LamisOmbré Lamar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 2,144 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

2,144 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityLamis

SillageLamis

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

white floral100%

tuberose92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

green77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PearAngelicaBlack CurrantPink PepperMandarin OrangeClove

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineNeroliRose

Base8-12+ hrs

VanillaWhite Musk

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarinGrapefruitGreen NotesBlack CurrantNeroli

Heart

RoseJasmineLily of the ValleyTuberoseYlang YlangOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Tuberose, Jasmine and Neroli. Durations are only published for Velvet Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day86

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex11

Women87

Party 34%Date 31%Casual 21%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,881

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#68,665

PerfumerMaurus Bachmann

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVelvet VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Vanilla by Mancera smells like spun sugar and candied white flower petals crushed over warm pastry dough. The opening hits fast with juicy pear, tart black currant, and a blast of sweet pink bubblegum tuberose. It is loud. You get a noticeable solvent lift for three minutes before a heavy oil sheen forms on you…

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Lamis by Ombré Lamar presents a bright, citrus-forward opening that quickly unfolds into a complex bouquet of white florals. With base notes of sandalwood and vetiver, this unisex scent leans into a polished, woodsy finish. It performs reliably during the transitional spring months, offering enough versatility for bot…

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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 lasts longer, Velvet Vanilla or Lamis?

They last about the same: Lamis 80/100, Velvet Vanilla 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Vanilla or Lamis?

Lamis projects furthest (Lamis 75/100, Velvet Vanilla 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Vanilla and Lamis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Tuberose, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is Velvet Vanilla or Lamis better for summer or winter?

Velvet Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Vanilla and Lamis?

Velvet Vanilla has top notes of Pear, Angelica, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, a base of Vanilla and White Musk. Lamis has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Vanilla.