Fragrance comparison

Bacon Classic vs Vetiver Moderno

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Bacon Classic

Bacon

2.8329 votes

Rank #20,219 BaconWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vetiver Moderno

Torre of Tuscany

3.8034 votes

Rank #16,788 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Moderno takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bacon Classic
Choose it for a bacon and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vetiver Moderno
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bacon Classic1/4

Vetiver Moderno3/4

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver Moderno
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vetiver Moderno
Sillage & projection: Bacon Classic
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

Bacon ClassicBacon

Vetiver ModernoTorre of Tuscany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 5%Had 4%Want 92%

3.80/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

Category winnerVetiver ModernoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

3%Like

3%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Moderno

SillageBacon Classic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

bacon100%

woody88%

savory77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

earthy56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BaconGuaiac WoodVetiverPepperVirginia CedarLimeGrapefruitOrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitNutmegBergamotRhuburb

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGardeniaIrisRose

Base

VetiverMuskGuaiac WoodVirginia CedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer100

Fall30

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#16,788

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerVetiver ModernoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bacon Classic by Bacon is a bold, divisive aromatic scent that centers entirely on a salty, smoky bacon accord. Launched in 2010, it blends savory meat notes with lime and grapefruit. It performs as a striking conversation piece rather than a traditional personal fragrance. Best suited for someone wanting a humorous, …

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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 …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bacon Classic or Vetiver Moderno?

Vetiver Moderno takes 3 of 4 categories. Bacon Classic is rated 2.83/5 from 29 votes; Vetiver Moderno is rated 3.80/5 from 34 votes. Choose Bacon Classic for a bacon and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bacon Classic or Vetiver Moderno?

Vetiver Moderno lasts longest (Vetiver Moderno 77/100, Bacon Classic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bacon Classic or Vetiver Moderno?

Bacon Classic projects furthest (Bacon Classic 73/100, Vetiver Moderno 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bacon Classic and Vetiver Moderno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Grapefruit.

Is Bacon Classic or Vetiver Moderno better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bacon Classic and Vetiver Moderno?

Bacon Classic features Bacon, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. 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.