Fragrance comparison

Bacon Gold vs Indian Vetiver

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bacon Gold

Bacon

2.9213 votes

Rank #22,938 BaconFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Indian Vetiver

Bath & Body Works

4.009 votes

Rank #36,246 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bacon Gold takes 3 of 3 categories.

Bacon Gold
Choose it for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Indian Vetiver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bacon Gold3/3

Indian Vetiver0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bacon GoldBacon

Indian VetiverBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 86%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBacon Gold

SillageBacon Gold

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%

fresh spicy83%

savory65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

tobacco65%

earthy53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BaconPink PepperPepperMandarin OrangeNutmegBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VetiverAmalfi LemonTobaccoNutmegGrapefruitPepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon. 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

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#36,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBacon GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bacon Gold by Bacon, launched in 2010, is a bold aromatic unisex fragrance centered on an unmistakable, salty bacon accord. It combines savory meat notes with bright bursts of bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper. Designed for those who prefer unconventional scents, it wears best during casual daytime outings in moderate …

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Indian Vetiver by Bath & Body Works is a woody spicy scent that centers on a crisp, grassy vetiver note. It brings a clean, masculine edge with citrus and pepper that suits casual daily wear. While it has a niche feel, its performance and accessibility make it a standout option for those who enjoy fresh, earthy fragra…

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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 Gold or Indian Vetiver?

Bacon Gold takes 3 of 3 categories. Bacon Gold is rated 2.92/5 from 13 votes; Indian Vetiver is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Bacon Gold for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Indian Vetiver for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bacon Gold or Indian Vetiver?

Bacon Gold lasts longest (Bacon Gold 80/100, Indian Vetiver 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bacon Gold or Indian Vetiver?

Bacon Gold projects furthest (Bacon Gold 81/100, Indian Vetiver 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bacon Gold and Indian Vetiver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Bacon Gold or Indian Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Bacon Gold suits day or night wear; Indian Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bacon Gold and Indian Vetiver?

Bacon Gold features Bacon, Pink Pepper, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. Indian Vetiver features Vetiver, Amalfi Lemon, Tobacco, Nutmeg and Grapefruit.