Fragrance comparison

Zara Amber Vanilla vs Dali Parfum de Toilette

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 5,044 ratings analysed

5 wins

Zara Amber Vanilla

Zara

4.5627 votes

Rank #12,321 White FloralWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Dali Parfum de Toilette

Salvador Dali · 1985

3.925,017 votes

Rank #23,207 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Amber Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories.

Zara Amber Vanilla
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dali Parfum de Toilette
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Zara Amber Vanilla5/7

Dali Parfum de Toilette2/7

Ratings & consensus: Zara Amber Vanilla
Community sentiment: Zara Amber Vanilla
Longevity: Dali Parfum de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Dali Parfum de Toilette
Value for money: Zara Amber Vanilla
Versatility: Zara Amber Vanilla
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara Amber Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zara Amber VanillaZara

Dali Parfum de ToiletteSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 17%Had 12%Want 71%

3.92/ 5 · 5,017 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerZara Amber VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

31%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

5,017 votes

Category winnerZara Amber VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDali Parfum de Toilette

SillageDali Parfum de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value70

Category winnerZara Amber VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

green61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Notes

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VanillaPatchouliCedarMusk

Top

AldehydesIncenseCloveFruity NotesBasilGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NarcissusLilyJasmineTuberoseMimosaOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinMyrrhAmberSandalwoodOakmossVanillaCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Jasmine, Rose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer8

Fall100

Winter85

Day86

Night100

Spring27

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZara Amber VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,207

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched1985

Reviews0

Category winnerZara Amber VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Amber Vanilla opens with sharp green notes that quickly give way to a sweet floral heart of jasmine and rose. The base settles into vanilla, earthy patchouli, warm cedar, and musk. It offers a budget friendly alternative to high-end white floral fragrances, making it an easy choice for casual day wear during cool…

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Salvador Dali Dali Parfum de Toilette is a rich, spicy amber floral perfume created in 1985 by master perfumer Alberto Morillas. The opening bursts with fizzy aldehydes, zesty bergamot, herbal basil, and a pungent pinch of warm clove. As the fizzy top notes settle on your skin, a lush bouquet of creamy jasmine, sweet …

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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, Zara Amber Vanilla or Dali Parfum de Toilette?

Zara Amber Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories. Zara Amber Vanilla is rated 4.56/5 from 27 votes; Dali Parfum de Toilette is rated 3.92/5 from 5,017 votes. Choose Zara Amber Vanilla for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dali Parfum de Toilette for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Zara Amber Vanilla or Dali Parfum de Toilette?

Dali Parfum de Toilette lasts longest (Dali Parfum de Toilette 77/100, Zara Amber Vanilla 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zara Amber Vanilla or Dali Parfum de Toilette?

Projection is very close: Dali Parfum de Toilette 70/100, Zara Amber Vanilla 69/100 for sillage.

Do Zara Amber Vanilla and Dali Parfum de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Jasmine, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Zara Amber Vanilla or Dali Parfum de Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zara Amber Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Dali Parfum de Toilette is the stronger pick. Zara Amber Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zara Amber Vanilla and Dali Parfum de Toilette?

Zara Amber Vanilla has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar and Musk. Dali Parfum de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Incense, Clove and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Benzoin, Myrrh, Amber and Sandalwood.