Fragrance comparison

Venus vs Zanzibar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Venus

Vicky Tiel

3.9226 votes

Rank #37,781 PowderyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Zanzibar

Yachtsman

4.1422 votes

Rank #50,269 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Venus
Choose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Zanzibar
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Venus3/4

Zanzibar1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VenusVicky Tiel

ZanzibarYachtsman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 21%Had 12%Want 67%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

Category winnerZanzibarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

32%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVenus

SillageVenus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

warm spicy77%

yellow floral69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

cinnamon84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCitruses

Heart

IrisYlang-YlangMimosaViolet LeafSpicesBasilNutmegClove

Base

VanilleWoodsy NotesAmberBenzoinHeliotrope

Top20-30 mins

JasmineCitrusesCucumber

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmegCloveVanille

Base6-8+ hrs

ResinOlibanumTeak WoodVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanille. Durations are only published for Zanzibar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter75

Day30

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,269

PerfumerJohn Verde

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVenusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vicky Tiel Venus offers a heavy dose of classic floral aldehydes mixed with bright citruses. It soon transitions into a rich, powdery heart of ylang ylang, mimosa, and iris, resting on a base of warm vanilla, benzoin, and heliotrope. It fits women who prefer vintage, bold, clean soapy profiles with a dense woody base.

Reviews →

Zanzibar by Yachtsman kicks off with a refreshing splash of crisp cucumber, tart citruses, and sweet jasmine petals before shifting into a cozy spice market blend. That cool, watery opening quickly warms up as ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and aromatic clove take center stage alongside smooth vanilla. Grounded by dry Virgi…

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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, Venus or Zanzibar?

Venus takes 3 of 4 categories. Venus is rated 3.92/5 from 26 votes; Zanzibar is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose Venus for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Zanzibar for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Venus or Zanzibar?

Venus lasts longest (Venus 91/100, Zanzibar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Venus or Zanzibar?

Venus projects furthest (Venus 70/100, Zanzibar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Venus and Zanzibar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanille.

Is Venus or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?

Venus suits evening wear; Zanzibar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Venus and Zanzibar?

Venus has top notes of Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanille, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Benzoin. Zanzibar has top notes of Jasmine, Citruses and Cucumber, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanille, a base of Resin, Olibanum, Teak Wood and Virginia Cedar.