Fragrance comparison

#2 citrus/basil vs Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,049 ratings analysed

#2 citrus/basil

Dilís Parfum

3.7855 votes

Rank #41,368 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford

4.20994 votes

Rank #26,283 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 7 categories.

#2 citrus/basil
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

#2 citrus/basil1/7

Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette6/7

Ratings & consensus: Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette
Value for money: #2 citrus/basil
Versatility: Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#2 citrus/basilDilís Parfum

Grey Vetiver Eau de ToiletteTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

4.20/ 5 · 994 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerGrey Vetiver Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

56%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

55 votes

45%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

994 votes

Category winnerGrey Vetiver Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGrey Vetiver Eau de Toilette

SillageGrey Vetiver Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value39

Category winner#2 citrus/basilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

green60%

white floral50%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

green30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitrusBasil

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Orange Blossom

Base1 to 2 hours

Musk

Top

Iced LemonGrapefruitBergamotBasil

Heart

OrrisOrange BlossomSageArtemisia

Base

VetiverOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for #2 citrus/basil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall12

Winter12

Day100

Night16

Spring96

Summer100

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGrey Vetiver Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex73

Women24

Men74

Unisex24

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,283

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGrey Vetiver Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#2 citrus/basil by Dilís Parfum delivers an uplifting burst of sunlit refreshment designed for warm, casual days. The opening centers on vibrant citrus accents of ripe lemon, juicy orange, and sweet mandarin paired immediately with green, aromatic basil. This sharp herbal snap balances the juicy fruit pulp without let…

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Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp, cooling blast of iced lemon and grapefruit, backed by a clean herbal snap of basil. As it settles onto the skin, the initial citrus bite softens into an airy, translucent heart where orange blossom and sage keep the profile bright and breezy. It is lighter and more buoy…

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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, #2 citrus/basil or Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette?

Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 7 categories. #2 citrus/basil is rated 3.78/5 from 55 votes; Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette is rated 4.20/5 from 994 votes. Choose #2 citrus/basil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, #2 citrus/basil or Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette?

Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette 63/100, #2 citrus/basil 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #2 citrus/basil or Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette?

Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette 54/100, #2 citrus/basil 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 citrus/basil and Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is #2 citrus/basil or Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, #2 citrus/basil is the stronger pick. For winter, Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. #2 citrus/basil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #2 citrus/basil and Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette?

#2 citrus/basil has top notes of Citrus and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette has top notes of Iced Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Orris, Orange Blossom, Sage and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.