Fragrance comparison

Basso vs Vetiver

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,244 ratings analysed

Basso

Sospiro Perfumes · 2022

4.34715 votes

Rank #905 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Vetiver

Roja Dove

4.36529 votes

Rank #315 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories.

Basso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Basso1/7

Vetiver6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BassoSospiro Perfumes

VetiverRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 715 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerVetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

715 votes

69%Love

22%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerVetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityVetiver

SillageVetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value48

Category winnerVetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Grapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationMayflowerLabdanum

Base8-10 hrs

VetiverCedarOakmossBlack PepperSandalwoodGuaiac WoodNutmegPink Pepper

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VetiverOakmossCedarLabdanumPepperCarawayGuaiac WoodCelery

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Basso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer99

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBassoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex15

Women5

Men56

Unisex39

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#905

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched2022

Reviews111

Overall rank#315

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews104

Category winnerVetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sospiro Basso opens with an invigorating spray of bitter grapefruit zest, cutting through the air with a brisk, natural citrus punch. As the initial flash settles on your skin, a spicy floral heart of clove-like carnation and resinous labdanum smooths out the edges, preventing the blend from smelling like a basic colo…

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Roja Dove Vetiver is a polished, spicy vetiver with a bright citrus lift at the top and a drier, earthier base underneath. It opens sharp and elegant, then settles into creamy woods, moss, pepper, and a slightly dirty green facet. It often reads refined, mature, and quietly assertive. Reviews praise the quality and st…

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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, Basso or Vetiver?

Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories. Basso is rated 4.34/5 from 715 votes; Vetiver is rated 4.36/5 from 529 votes. Choose Basso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Basso or Vetiver?

Vetiver lasts longest (Vetiver 82/100, Basso 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basso or Vetiver?

Vetiver projects furthest (Vetiver 70/100, Basso 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basso and Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is Basso or Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Basso is the stronger pick. For winter, Vetiver is the stronger pick. Basso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basso and Vetiver?

Basso has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Carnation, Mayflower and Labdanum, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Black Pepper. Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Labdanum.