Fragrance comparison

Agua de Vetiver vs For Him

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

5 wins

Agua de Vetiver

Angel Schlesser

4.1345 votes

Rank #34,440 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

For Him

Mandarina Duck

3.7060 votes

Rank #19,834 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua de Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.

Agua de Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
For Him
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Agua de Vetiver5/7

For Him2/7

Ratings & consensus: Agua de Vetiver
Community sentiment: Agua de Vetiver
Longevity: For Him
Sillage & projection: Agua de Vetiver
Value for money: Agua de Vetiver
Versatility: Agua de Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: For Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua de VetiverAngel Schlesser

For HimMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%

3.70/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

Category winnerAgua de VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

23%Love

38%Like

27%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerAgua de VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFor Him

SillageAgua de Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value77

Category winnerAgua de VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green90%

woody80%

citrus70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

musky77%

fruity69%

ozonic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesGrapefruitCardamomCurrant budsTangerineLemon

Heart

Violet LeafRosemaryMintLavender

Base

VetiverMuskLabdanumSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

TangerineWater FruitCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomViolet LeavesLavender

Base4-6 hrs

MuskLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tangerine, Lavender and Musk. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall70

Winter5

Day100

Night18

Spring86

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night41

Category winnerAgua de VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex36

Women9

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 47%Work 29%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,440

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,834

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFor HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua de Vetiver opens with a crisp snap of grapefruit, crushed tangerine, and damp green leaves that feels like stepping out of a cold shower on a hot July morning. As the top notes quiet down, violet leaf and bruised mint lend an herbaceous, ozonic texture that keeps the composition clean rather than soapy. The dry d…

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Mandarina Duck For Him opens with a bright flash of sweet tangerine and crisp water fruit. The citrus hits hard. Cardamom cuts through the initial aquatic mist within minutes, giving the watery top notes a gentle, spicy kick. As the sharp alcohol blast evaporates, clean orange blossom and cool violet leaves take over …

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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, Agua de Vetiver or For Him?

Agua de Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. Agua de Vetiver is rated 4.13/5 from 45 votes; For Him is rated 3.70/5 from 60 votes. Choose Agua de Vetiver for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose For Him for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua de Vetiver or For Him?

For Him lasts longest (For Him 58/100, Agua de Vetiver 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua de Vetiver or For Him?

Agua de Vetiver projects furthest (Agua de Vetiver 54/100, For Him 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua de Vetiver and For Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tangerine, Lavender and Musk.

Is Agua de Vetiver or For Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Agua de Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, For Him is the stronger pick. Agua de Vetiver suits daytime wear; For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua de Vetiver and For Him?

Agua de Vetiver has top notes of Green Leaves, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Currant buds, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mint and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Labdanum and Sandalwood. For Him has top notes of Tangerine, Water Fruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaves and Lavender, a base of Musk, Labdanum and Patchouli.