Olfactive Studio Vanilla Shot vs Xerjoff Amber Star

Olfactive Studio Vanilla Shot and Xerjoff Amber Star compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Vanilla ShotOlfactive Studio20183.7★

82% alikevs

Amber StarXerjoff20134.3★

The difference in plain words

Vanilla Shot and Amber Star are very similar; both have Opoponax, Vanilla and Myrrh. Vanilla Shot leans more fruity, while Amber Star leans woody. Amber Star lasts longer and projects more; Vanilla Shot gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingAmber Star

Stronger projectionAmber Star

Better perceived valueVanilla Shot

More of a night scentAmber Star

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Vanilla Shot ● Amber Star

Both share: Opoponax · Vanilla · Myrrh · Benzoin

Only in Vanilla Shot: Saffron · Aldehydes · Coriander · Dried Fruits · Rose · Caramel

Only in Amber Star: Ambergris · Ylang-Ylang · Cedar · Guaiac Wood · Gurjan Balsam · Sandalwood

Community votes

Vanilla Shot ← · → Amber Star

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Amber Star +11

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Amber Star +10

Price valueVanilla Shot +16

Night-nessAmber Star +14

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Vanilla Shot profile →Amber Star profile →