Fragrance comparison

Agua de Vetiver vs Icon Roses

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

4 wins

Agua de Vetiver

Angel Schlesser

4.1345 votes

Rank #33,606 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Icon Roses

Ga-De

3.7928 votes

Rank #21,112 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua de Vetiver takes 4 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.
Icon Roses
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Agua de Vetiver4/7

Icon Roses3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua de VetiverAngel Schlesser

Icon RosesGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%

3.79/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 37%

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

32%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerAgua de VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIcon Roses

SillageAgua de Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value66

Category winnerAgua de VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green90%

woody80%

citrus70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

rose100%

citrus92%

woody84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and 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

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBaie Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet LeafPomegranateJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskPatchouliTonka BeanVanillaAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tangerine, Violet Leaf and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Icon Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall70

Winter5

Day100

Night18

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter57

Day100

Night35

Category winnerIcon RosesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex36

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,606

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerIcon RosesHigher 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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Ga-De Icon Roses is an easygoing, bright floral scent built around dewy rose, tangy grapefruit, and clean musk. It opens with an energetic spray of bergamot and pink pepper that immediately wakes up the senses. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial alcohol flash quickly settles into a heart of fresh ro…

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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 Icon Roses?

Agua de Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. Agua de Vetiver is rated 4.13/5 from 45 votes; Icon Roses is rated 3.79/5 from 28 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 Icon Roses for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua de Vetiver or Icon Roses?

Icon Roses lasts longest (Icon Roses 61/100, Agua de Vetiver 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua de Vetiver or Icon Roses?

Agua de Vetiver projects furthest (Agua de Vetiver 54/100, Icon Roses 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua de Vetiver and Icon Roses smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tangerine, Violet Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Agua de Vetiver or Icon Roses better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Agua de Vetiver and Icon Roses?

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. Icon Roses has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Baie Rose, heart notes of Rose, Violet Leaf, Pomegranate and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.