Fragrance comparison

Aria vs Vetiver Moderno

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Aria

Paolo Gigli

3.679 votes

Rank #57,436 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vetiver Moderno

Torre of Tuscany

3.8034 votes

Rank #16,558 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Moderno takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aria
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver Moderno
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aria1/3

Vetiver Moderno2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriaPaolo Gigli

Vetiver ModernoTorre of Tuscany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 23%Want 61%

3.80/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Moderno

SillageAria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

earthy56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliVirginia CedarWhite MuskAmber

Top

GrapefruitNutmegBergamotRhuburb

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGardeniaIrisRose

Base

VetiverMuskGuaiac WoodVirginia CedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Aria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerVetiver ModernoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Aria delivers a bright burst of sunny Italian citrus laced with juicy tropical fruit right out of the bottle. Crisp lemon and bergamot cut through an immediate splash of sweet pineapple. The opening is energetic and tart. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a lush floral bouquet led by creamy g…

Reviews →

Vetiver Moderno by Torre of Tuscany offers a crisp, woody experience balanced by a complex floral core. This 2011 release centers on a sharp grapefruit and nutmeg opening, transitioning into a multi-faceted floral heart before grounding itself in earthy vetiver and guaiac wood. It works as a tailored, daily scent for …

Reviews →

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, Aria or Vetiver Moderno?

Vetiver Moderno takes 2 of 3 categories. Aria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Vetiver Moderno is rated 3.80/5 from 34 votes. Choose Aria for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aria or Vetiver Moderno?

Vetiver Moderno lasts longest (Vetiver Moderno 77/100, Aria 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aria or Vetiver Moderno?

Aria projects furthest (Aria 66/100, Vetiver Moderno 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aria and Vetiver Moderno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Aria or Vetiver Moderno better for summer or winter?

Aria suits daytime wear; Vetiver Moderno suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aria and Vetiver Moderno?

Aria has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and White Musk. Vetiver Moderno has top notes of Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Rhuburb, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Guaiac Wood and Virginia Cedar.