Asteria vs Vetyver (2003)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Asteria takes 6 of 7 categories.
AsteriaChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vetyver (2003)Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Asteria6/7
Vetyver (2003)1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Asteria
- Community sentiment
- Asteria
- Longevity
- Asteria
- Sillage & projection
- Asteria
- Value for money
- Vetyver (2003)
- Versatility
- Asteria
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Asteria
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AsteriaPrincesse Marina De BourbonVetyver (2003)LanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 200 votes
Have 30%Had 37%Want 33%
3.69/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winnerAsteriaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
200 votes
19%Love
54%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
153 votes
Category winnerAsteriaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAsteria
SillageAsteria
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVetyver (2003)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
floral69%
rose61%
citrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
powdery53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PlumJuniper
Heart1 to 2 hours
PeonyClovesRose
Base2 to 4 hours
AmberSandalwoodMuskCedar
Top
LimeJuniperBergamotLemon
Heart
CarawayNutmegClovesBitter OrangeJasmine
Base
VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cloves, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Asteria, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer48
Fall100
Winter92
Day93
Night100
Spring94
Summer100
Fall38
Winter10
Day100
Night20
Category winnerAsteriaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,592
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#15,866
PerfumerFrançois Robert, Lena Pierottie
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerAsteriaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAsteria by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a quiet, comforting floral woody musk introduced in 2003. It opens with sweet plum balanced by the crisp pine needle snap of juniper. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a soft heart of velvety rose and fresh peony, seasoned with a gentle pinch of warm cloves. The f…
Reviews →Vetyver (2003) by Lanvin is a crisp, aromatic fragrance that leans heavily on bright citrus and clean, soapy green notes. It opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, settling into a gentle woody base. Ideal for casual spring and summer days, this scent offers a light, cooling experience that sits close to the sk…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Asteria or Vetyver (2003)?
Asteria takes 6 of 7 categories. Asteria is rated 4.10/5 from 200 votes; Vetyver (2003) is rated 3.69/5 from 153 votes. Choose Asteria for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vetyver (2003) for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Asteria or Vetyver (2003)?
Asteria lasts longest (Asteria 57/100, Vetyver (2003) 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Asteria or Vetyver (2003)?
Projection is very close: Asteria 57/100, Vetyver (2003) 56/100 for sillage.
Do Asteria and Vetyver (2003) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cloves, Amber and Sandalwood.
Is Asteria or Vetyver (2003) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vetyver (2003) is the stronger pick. For winter, Asteria is the stronger pick. Asteria suits day or night wear; Vetyver (2003) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Asteria and Vetyver (2003)?
Asteria has top notes of Plum and Juniper, heart notes of Peony, Cloves and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Vetyver (2003) has top notes of Lime, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Caraway, Nutmeg, Cloves and Bitter Orange, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.
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