Fragrance comparison

Ambre & Santal vs Vetyver (1964)

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 470 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre & Santal

L'Occitane en Provence

4.33458 votes

Rank #2,691 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Vetyver (1964)

Lanvin

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,562 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre & Santal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ambre & Santal
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vetyver (1964)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre & Santal4/5

Vetyver (1964)1/5

Ratings & consensus: Vetyver (1964)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre & Santal
Sillage & projection: Ambre & Santal
Value for money: Ambre & Santal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre & Santal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre & SantalL'Occitane en Provence

Vetyver (1964)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 458 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerVetyver (1964)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

458 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAmbre & Santal

SillageAmbre & Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value31

Category winnerAmbre & SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

balsamic53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Fig LeafRose

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodLabdanumVanillaCedar

Top

BergamotPetitgrainAldehydesRosemaryLemonOrange

Heart

JasmineCloveIrisLaurelsRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon

Base

VetiverPatchouliRussian LeatherMossLabdanumCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ambre & Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex71

Women10

Date 36%Casual 27%Work 22%Party 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,691

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#29,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmbre & SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane Ambre & Santal is a warm, resinous woody amber built around dry Mediterranean textures. The scent opens with a brisk flash of aromatic rosemary and bergamot peel that cuts through the initial alcohol lift within minutes. Soon, subtle green fig leaf and soft rose step in to smooth out the edges before the ma…

Reviews →

Lanvin Vetyver (1964) is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that centers on a classic, earth-forward vetiver profile. It opens with sharp citrus and green herbs before settling into a complex, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate traditional, clean-cut compositions for professional or formal daytime wear …

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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, Ambre & Santal or Vetyver (1964)?

Ambre & Santal takes 4 of 5 categories. Ambre & Santal is rated 4.33/5 from 458 votes; Vetyver (1964) is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Ambre & Santal for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vetyver (1964) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre & Santal or Vetyver (1964)?

Ambre & Santal lasts longest (Ambre & Santal 64/100, Vetyver (1964) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre & Santal or Vetyver (1964)?

Ambre & Santal projects furthest (Ambre & Santal 57/100, Vetyver (1964) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre & Santal and Vetyver (1964) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Ambre & Santal or Vetyver (1964) better for summer or winter?

Ambre & Santal suits evening wear; Vetyver (1964) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre & Santal and Vetyver (1964)?

Ambre & Santal has top notes of Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Vanilla and Cedar. Vetyver (1964) has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Aldehydes and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Iris and Laurels, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Russian Leather and Moss.