Fragrance comparison

Vera Wang for Men vs White Lotus

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 996 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vera Wang for Men

Vera Wang

4.13976 votes

Rank #24,566 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

White Lotus

TRNP

4.1520 votes

Rank #32,995 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vera Wang for Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vera Wang for Men
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Lotus
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vera Wang for Men3/5

White Lotus2/5

Ratings & consensus: Vera Wang for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Lotus
Sillage & projection: White Lotus
Value for money: Vera Wang for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vera Wang for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vera Wang for MenVera Wang

White LotusTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 976 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 56%Had 10%Want 33%

Category winnerVera Wang for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

976 votes

50%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWhite Lotus

SillageWhite Lotus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value69

Category winnerVera Wang for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

green69%

woody61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

fruity77%

aquatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

YuzuMandarin Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegLeatherAnise

Base5-7 hrs

TobaccoSandalwood

Top

White LotusWhite TeaWhite Ginger LilyYuzu

Heart

HoneysuckleMimosaTuberoseNutmegOsmanthusAniseFennelClove

Base

Australian SandalwoodSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Nutmeg, Anise and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Vera Wang for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer88

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 27%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,566

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVera Wang for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Wang for Men is a smooth woody spicy fragrance that balances energetic freshness with polite, masculine warmth. It opens with a crisp splash of Japanese yuzu citrus and green mandarin leaves, delivering an instant burst of clean brightness. Within twenty minutes, the scent pivots into a comfortable heart of grate…

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TRNP White Lotus brings a sharp, realistic natural floral profile anchored by bitter spices and dry woods. The fragrance launches with fresh white tea, crisp yuzu, and a distinct herbal lotus note before moving into an intense floral center of tuberose, mimosa, and osmanthus. Warm spices like clove, cinnamon, and pepp…

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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, Vera Wang for Men or White Lotus?

Vera Wang for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Vera Wang for Men is rated 4.13/5 from 976 votes; White Lotus is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Vera Wang for Men for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Lotus for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vera Wang for Men or White Lotus?

White Lotus lasts longest (White Lotus 73/100, Vera Wang for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vera Wang for Men or White Lotus?

White Lotus projects furthest (White Lotus 58/100, Vera Wang for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vera Wang for Men and White Lotus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Nutmeg, Anise and Sandalwood.

Is Vera Wang for Men or White Lotus better for summer or winter?

Vera Wang for Men suits daytime wear; White Lotus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vera Wang for Men and White Lotus?

Vera Wang for Men has top notes of Yuzu and Mandarin Leaf, heart notes of Nutmeg, Leather and Anise, a base of Tobacco and Sandalwood. White Lotus has top notes of White Lotus, White Tea, White Ginger Lily and Yuzu, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa, Tuberose and Nutmeg, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).