Fragrance comparison

24k Man vs Eau de Vetyver

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

24k Man

Joaquin Cortes

3.6015 votes

Rank #23,889 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Vetyver

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.176 votes

Rank #67,055 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

24k Man
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Vetyver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

24k Man2/4

Eau de Vetyver2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Vetyver
Sillage & projection: Eau de Vetyver
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 24k Man
Fragranxe ranking: 24k Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

24k ManJoaquin Cortes

Eau de VetyverLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 26%

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityEau de Vetyver

SillageEau de Vetyver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

amber65%

floral53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

earthy70%

tobacco60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

Floral Notes

Base3-5 hrs

AmberVetyverVirginia Cedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

Tobacco

Base3 to 4 hours

VetyverWoodsy Notes

Category winner24k ManLongest dry-down: 3-5 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night11

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#67,055

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner24k ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

24k Man by Joaquin Cortes brings a sharp blast of bright citrus that immediately grabs your attention. The initial spray delivers brisk Amalfi lemon, tart grapefruit, and tangy bergamot with a noticeable rush of perfumer alcohol that evaporates within three minutes. Once that early sharpness clears, a soft layer of no…

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Eau de Vetyver by Le Jardin Retrouve delivers a crisp, traditional interpretation of rooty vetiver freshened with Mediterranean citrus. The fragrance opens with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant burst of zesty brightness. Soon after, a dry leaf of tobacco emerges in the core, adding a wa…

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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, 24k Man or Eau de Vetyver?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 24k Man is rated 3.60/5 from 15 votes; Eau de Vetyver is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose 24k Man for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Vetyver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 24k Man or Eau de Vetyver?

They last about the same: Eau de Vetyver 60/100, 24k Man 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 24k Man or Eau de Vetyver?

Eau de Vetyver projects furthest (Eau de Vetyver 75/100, 24k Man 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 24k Man and Eau de Vetyver smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Vetyver.

Is 24k Man or Eau de Vetyver better for summer or winter?

24k Man suits daytime wear; Eau de Vetyver suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 24k Man and Eau de Vetyver?

24k Man has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Vetyver and Virginia Cedar. Eau de Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Vetyver and Woodsy Notes.