Question 1

What's the difference between By Sea and Vanisia?

Accepted Answer

By Sea is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ebba Los Angeles (undated) dominated by Aromatic accords. Vanisia is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Creed (1987) leaning on Amber accords. They share 1 accord: Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, By Sea or Vanisia?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, By Sea scores 3.62/5 vs Vanisia at 4.14/5. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do By Sea and Vanisia smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Vanisia: No community opinions about Vanisia by Creed were found in the provided Reddit thread.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, By Sea or Vanisia?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits By Sea vs Vanisia?

Accepted Answer

By Sea scores highest for summer wear; Vanisia scores highest for fall wear. By Sea leans daytime, Vanisia leans evening.

By Sea vs Vanisia

Comparison Summary

Unique to Vanisia (7)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Vanisia

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	By Sea	Vanisia
Brand	Ebba Los Angeles	Creed
Year	—	1987
Rating	3.62	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	7