Fragrance comparison

Barcelona vs Vetiver in Oak

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Barcelona

TRNP

4.758 votes

Rank #30,535 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vetiver in Oak

Scents of Wood

3.9172 votes

Rank #10,636 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver in Oak takes 2 of 3 categories.

Barcelona
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vetiver in Oak
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Barcelona1/3

Vetiver in Oak2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarcelonaTRNP

Vetiver in OakScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 7%Want 78%

3.91/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

33%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVetiver in Oak

SillageBarcelona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

conifer60%

fresh50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FirOlibanumBlack SpruceLime

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Haitian VetiverLimePink PepperCypressCorianderOlibanumCashmeranMaceAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Lime. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men61

Unisex39

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,535

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,636

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerVetiver in OakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TRNP Barcelona opens with an intense spray of cold lime zest that cuts through humid summer afternoon heat. Within minutes, the tart citrus softens as resinous Siberian fir needle and smoky black spruce emerge, creating a crisp coniferous feel reminiscent of shaded pine forest air. Warm olibanum resin settles undernea…

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Vetiver in Oak is a woody, aromatic creation centered on Haitian vetiver and seasoned woods. It strikes a balance between sharp citrus and earthy depth, feeling most at home in crisp, cool autumn air. This fragrance leans into natural, straightforward profiles, offering a clean, understated presence for those who appr…

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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, Barcelona or Vetiver in Oak?

Vetiver in Oak takes 2 of 3 categories. Barcelona is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Vetiver in Oak is rated 3.91/5 from 72 votes. Choose Barcelona for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver in Oak for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.