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White Amber vs Vanilla Aura

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

Updated 335 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Aura takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • White Amber

    Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Vanilla Aura

    Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

White Amber1/7
Vanilla Aura6/7
Ratings & consensus
Vanilla Aura
Community sentiment
White Amber
Longevity
Vanilla Aura
Sillage & projection
Vanilla Aura
Value for money
Vanilla Aura
Versatility
Vanilla Aura
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vanilla Aura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
White AmberCave
Vanilla AuraMAISON ASRAR
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%
3.78/ 5 · 303 votes
Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%
Category winnerVanilla AuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
41%Like
22%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

32 votes

50%Love
19%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
10%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerWhite AmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityVanilla Aura

SillageVanilla Aura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value83
Category winnerVanilla AuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
marine92%
floral84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
vanilla100%
amber92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Marine notesWhite FlowersTransparent FlowersFruity NotesBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily of the ValleyRoseTonkaVanillaCaramel
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbergrisSandalwoodAmbretteCypriolCedar
Top
BergamotLily of the ValleyLemon
Heart
VanillaChocolateCaramel
Base
AmberSandalwoodTonka
InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Tonka, Vanilla and Caramel. Durations are only published for White Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer86
Fall79
Winter21
Day100
Night62
Spring66
Summer35
Fall91
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVanilla AuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex48
Women48
Men4
Unisex40
Women56
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,215

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerVanilla AuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Amber by Cave pairs oceanic freshness with sunny flower petals and warm sweetness. It opens with an airy burst of marine notes, bright black pepper, and crisp transparent flowers that feel like cool sea air blowing across clean linen. As it warms on the skin, creamy lily of the valley and soft rose meet a smooth…

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Vanilla Aura by MAISON ASRAR is a sweet, gourmand-forward creation that centers on a warm, resinous vanilla profile. Opening with a touch of bright bergamot and lemon, it soon settles into a rich heart of chocolate and caramel. Perfectly suited for cool weather, it offers a deep, comforting presence that works well fo…

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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, White Amber or Vanilla Aura?

Vanilla Aura takes 6 of 7 categories. White Amber is rated 3.97/5 from 32 votes; Vanilla Aura is rated 3.78/5 from 303 votes. Choose White Amber for a white floral and marine character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Aura for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, White Amber or Vanilla Aura?

Vanilla Aura lasts longest (Vanilla Aura 77/100, White Amber 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Amber or Vanilla Aura?

Vanilla Aura projects furthest (Vanilla Aura 67/100, White Amber 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Amber and Vanilla Aura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Tonka, Vanilla and Caramel.

Is White Amber or Vanilla Aura better for summer or winter?

For summer, White Amber is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Aura is the stronger pick. White Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Amber and Vanilla Aura?

White Amber has top notes of Marine notes, White Flowers, Transparent Flowers and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Rose, Tonka and Vanilla, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Ambrette and Cypriol. Vanilla Aura has top notes of Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Lemon, heart notes of Vanilla, Chocolate and Caramel, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Tonka.

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