Fragrance comparison

Aramis vs Vetyver Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,020 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aramis

3.955,010 votes

Rank #631 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver Absolute

Thom Browne

4.0010 votes

Rank #41,146 WoodyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aramis takes 5 of 5 categories.

Aramis
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vetyver Absolute
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Aramis5/5

Vetyver Absolute0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AramisAramis

Vetyver AbsoluteThom Browne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 5,010 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerAramisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

4,229 votes

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAramis

SillageAramis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value19

Category winnerAramisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

mossy61%

woody100%

nutty83%

earthy65%

aromatic48%

leather30%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMyrrhArtemisiaThymeBergamotCloverGardenia

Heart

PatchouliSageJasmineCardamomOrris Root

Base

LeatherOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmberCoconut

Top

HazelnutCypressEucalyptus

Heart

WalnutMesquite WoodOrris Root

Base

LeatherVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Leather, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#631

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews260

Overall rank#41,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAramisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aramis is a classic leather chypre with a brisk, herbal opening and a dry, mossy backbone. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into earthy woods, oakmoss and a firm leather base that gives it a distinctly traditional masculine feel. It usually suits someone who enjoys older-school structure over sweetness. Stron…

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Vetyver Absolute is a dry, polished vetiver built around woods, nuts, leather and moss. The opening brings hazelnut, cypress and eucalyptus before moving into walnut, mesquite and orris, with the base settling earthy, woody and slightly leathery. It suits shoppers who like refined vetiver fragrances with a darker, aro…

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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, Aramis or Vetyver Absolute?

Aramis takes 5 of 5 categories. Aramis is rated 3.95/5 from 5,010 votes; Vetyver Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Aramis for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Vetyver Absolute for a woody and nutty character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis or Vetyver Absolute?

Aramis lasts longest (Aramis 76/100, Vetyver Absolute 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aramis or Vetyver Absolute?

Aramis projects furthest (Aramis 69/100, Vetyver Absolute 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis and Vetyver Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Leather, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Aramis or Vetyver Absolute better for summer or winter?

Vetyver Absolute suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis and Vetyver Absolute?

Aramis has top notes of Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver. Vetyver Absolute has top notes of Hazelnut, Cypress and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Walnut, Mesquite Wood and Orris Root, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Oakmoss.