Azzaro pour Homme vs Vetiver di Java
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Azzaro pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.
Azzaro pour HommeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vetiver di JavaChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Azzaro pour Homme4/5
Vetiver di Java1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Azzaro pour Homme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Azzaro pour Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Azzaro pour Homme
- Value for money
- Vetiver di Java
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Azzaro pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Azzaro pour HommeAzzaroVetiver di JavaPerlierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 8,009 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%
Category winnerAzzaro pour HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
6,787 votes
21%Love
67%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAzzaro pour Homme
SillageAzzaro pour Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVetiver di JavaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
lavender69%
mossy61%
woody100%
citrus86%
aromatic72%
earthy58%
anis44%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLemonCarawayBasilBergamotClary SageIrisStar Anise
Heart
VetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliJuniper BerriesCardamom
Base
OakmossLeatherAmberMuskTonka Bean
Top
BergamotLemon VerbenaStar Anise
Heart
VetiverWoody Notes
Base
CedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Star Anise, Vetiver and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring91
Summer82
Fall100
Winter36
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,078
PerfumerGerard Anthony, Richard Wirtz
Launched—
Reviews549
Overall rank#41,212
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerAzzaro pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAzzaro pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere that defined masculine fragrance in 1978. It opens with a bold, herbal punch of lavender, anise, and clary sage, settling into a sturdy, mossy foundation of oakmoss and leather. This is a sharp, clean scent ideal for formal office wear or evenings out in cooler autumn we…
Reviews →Perlier Vetiver di Java pairs crisp bergamot and lemon verbena with an aromatic heart of star anise and earthy vetiver. As it settles on skin, cedar and warm tonka bean create a clean, soapy dry down. It suits warm spring mornings at the office or casual weekend wear when you want a fresh, low-key woody scent.
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, Azzaro pour Homme or Vetiver di Java?
Azzaro pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Azzaro pour Homme is rated 3.87/5 from 8,009 votes; Vetiver di Java is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose Azzaro pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Vetiver di Java for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Azzaro pour Homme or Vetiver di Java?
Azzaro pour Homme lasts longest (Azzaro pour Homme 71/100, Vetiver di Java 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Azzaro pour Homme or Vetiver di Java?
Azzaro pour Homme projects furthest (Azzaro pour Homme 62/100, Vetiver di Java 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Azzaro pour Homme and Vetiver di Java smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Star Anise, Vetiver and Cedar.
Is Azzaro pour Homme or Vetiver di Java better for summer or winter?
Vetiver di Java suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Azzaro pour Homme and Vetiver di Java?
Azzaro pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Caraway and Basil, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Amber and Musk. Vetiver di Java has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Star Anise, heart notes of Vetiver and Woody Notes, a base of Cedar and Tonka Bean.
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