Fragrance comparison

Vibrant Spirit vs Washington Ave

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Vibrant Spirit

Zara

3.2015 votes

Rank #62,337 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Washington Ave

Ainash Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #37,964 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Washington Ave takes 4 of 4 categories.

Vibrant Spirit
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Washington Ave
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Vibrant Spirit0/4

Washington Ave4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vibrant SpiritZara

Washington AveAinash Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

60%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWashington Ave

SillageWashington Ave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerWashington AveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky83%

citrus65%

yellow floral48%

sweet30%

white floral100%

fresh92%

floral84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-Ylang

Base

Ambroxan

Top

LitchiCassisMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyPeonyJasmine

Base

AmbroxanPralineVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerWashington AveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Vibrant Spirit relies on a minimalist blend to create an easygoing summer option. It pairs bright mandarin orange with the tropical sweetness of ylang-yllang, resting on a warm base of ambroxan. This scent works best for casual daytime wear during warm weather when you want a simple, refreshing profile.

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Washington Ave opens with a bright lychee, cassis, and mandarin sparkle, then settles into a soft floral heart of peony, lily, and jasmine. Underneath, ambroxan, vanilla, praline, and musk give it a smooth, slightly sweet finish. It reads as a polished fruity floral with a clean musky glow. Community feedback consiste…

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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, Vibrant Spirit or Washington Ave?

Washington Ave takes 4 of 4 categories. Vibrant Spirit is rated 3.20/5 from 15 votes; Washington Ave is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Vibrant Spirit for a amber and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Washington Ave for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vibrant Spirit or Washington Ave?

Washington Ave lasts longest (Washington Ave 58/100, Vibrant Spirit 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vibrant Spirit or Washington Ave?

Washington Ave projects furthest (Washington Ave 58/100, Vibrant Spirit 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vibrant Spirit and Washington Ave smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Ambroxan.

Is Vibrant Spirit or Washington Ave better for summer or winter?

Vibrant Spirit suits daytime wear; Washington Ave suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vibrant Spirit and Washington Ave?

Vibrant Spirit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, a base of Ambroxan. Washington Ave has top notes of Litchi, Cassis and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan, Praline, Vanilla and Musk.