Fragrance comparison

Athena vs Black Vetiver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

3 wins

Athena

Oakcha

3.7617 votes

Rank #59,205 AmberWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Black Vetiver

Korloff Paris

4.0287 votes

Rank #31,755 WoodyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Athena takes 3 of 5 categories.

Athena
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Athena3/5

Black Vetiver2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AthenaOakcha

Black VetiverKorloff Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 41%Had 3%Want 56%

4.02/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerBlack VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

18%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

31%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAthena

SillageAthena

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAthenaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

iris84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

woody100%

iris92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, iris and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon BlossomCalifornia Orange

Heart

IrisAmyris

Base

AmberVetiverMusk

Top

CardamomBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

IrisIncense

Base

VetiverWoody NotesAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesIris, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer56

Fall100

Winter67

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men44

Unisex52

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakcha Athena opens with an immediate splash of tart lemon blossom and juicy California orange, delivering a bright citrus burst that feels crisp and revitalizing. As the initial zest softens, a powdery iris and sweet, resinous amyris wood step forward to create an elegant floral heart. The base settles into warm ambe…

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Black Vetiver by Korloff Paris balances cool spice with grounded earthiness. It opens with a sharp pepper and cardamom kick, quickly transitioning into a soft, powdery iris heart. The dry-down relies on a smoky vetiver and incense base that lingers for hours. It works well for office settings or evening wear in spring…

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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, Athena or Black Vetiver?

Athena takes 3 of 5 categories. Athena is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes; Black Vetiver is rated 4.02/5 from 87 votes. Choose Athena for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Vetiver for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Athena or Black Vetiver?

Athena lasts longest (Athena 73/100, Black Vetiver 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Athena or Black Vetiver?

Athena projects furthest (Athena 66/100, Black Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Athena and Black Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, iris and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Athena or Black Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Athena suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Athena and Black Vetiver?

Athena has top notes of Lemon Blossom and California Orange, heart notes of Iris and Amyris, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Black Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Incense, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, Amber and Musk.