Fragrance comparison

Agua de Vetiver vs Performance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 157 ratings analysed

Agua de Vetiver

Angel Schlesser

4.1345 votes

Rank #36,911 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Performance

Mustang

3.73112 votes

Rank #14,629 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Performance takes 5 of 7 categories.

Agua de Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Performance
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Agua de Vetiver2/7

Performance5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua de VetiverAngel Schlesser

PerformanceMustang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%

3.73/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 60%Had 22%Want 18%

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

17%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerAgua de VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPerformance

SillagePerformance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value89

Category winnerPerformanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green90%

woody80%

citrus70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

green100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

musky77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic and green

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

Notes

LavenderMuskVanillaMintCardamomSandalwoodGreen LeavesGrass

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Cardamom, Mint and Lavender. Durations are only published for Performance, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall70

Winter5

Day100

Night18

Spring83

Summer55

Fall100

Winter98

Day100

Night81

Category winnerPerformanceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex36

Women9

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,911

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerPerformanceHigher 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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Performance by Mustang is an aromatic oriental fougere built around clean herbs, brisk greens, and a sweet vanilla base. It opens with an energetic splash of cooling mint, fresh grass, and crisp green leaves that evoke freshly cut lawns and brisk outdoor air. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and war…

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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, Agua de Vetiver or Performance?

Performance takes 5 of 7 categories. Agua de Vetiver is rated 4.13/5 from 45 votes; Performance is rated 3.73/5 from 112 votes. Choose Agua de Vetiver for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Performance for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua de Vetiver or Performance?

Performance lasts longest (Performance 64/100, Agua de Vetiver 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua de Vetiver or Performance?

Performance projects furthest (Performance 59/100, Agua de Vetiver 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua de Vetiver and Performance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Cardamom, Mint and Lavender.

Is Agua de Vetiver or Performance better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Agua de Vetiver and Performance?

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. Performance features Lavender, Musk, Vanilla, Mint and Cardamom.