Fragrance comparison

Akaba vs Vetyver Vanille

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 179 ratings analysed

3 wins

Akaba

Antonio Visconti

3.78172 votes

Rank #11,026 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akaba takes 3 of 3 categories.

Akaba
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Akaba3/3

Vetyver Vanille0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkabaAntonio Visconti

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

147 votes

14%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityAkaba

SillageAkaba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PatchouliArtemisiaAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanVanilleLicorice

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

TobaccoWoodsy NotesSpicy Notes

Base3 to 5 hours

VetyverVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Tobacco and Vanille. Durations are only published for Vetyver Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,026

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAkabaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akaba leans dark, sweet, and resinous, with a sharp lemon opening that quickly sinks into tobacco, tonka, vanilla, licorice, and dry woods. Several wearers describe a honeyed effect even though the structure reads more tobacco-vanilla than gourmand. It suits people who enjoy rich, slightly bitter oriental woods with r…

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Vetyver Vanille by Le Jardin Retrouve pairs crisp citrus with rooty woods and smooth warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant sparkle that feels bright and aromatic. As the brisk opening settles, dry tobacco leaves and warm spicy notes emerge alongside textured woods…

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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, Akaba or Vetyver Vanille?

Akaba takes 3 of 3 categories. Akaba is rated 3.78/5 from 172 votes; Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Akaba for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Akaba or Vetyver Vanille?

Akaba lasts longest (Akaba 80/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akaba or Vetyver Vanille?

Akaba projects furthest (Akaba 68/100, Vetyver Vanille 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akaba and Vetyver Vanille smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Tobacco and Vanille.

Is Akaba or Vetyver Vanille better for summer or winter?

Vetyver Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akaba and Vetyver Vanille?

Akaba has top notes of Patchouli, Artemisia and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Licorice. Vetyver Vanille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Woodsy Notes and Spicy Notes, a base of Vetyver and Vanille.