Black Vetiver vs Smyrna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Smyrna takes 6 of 7 categories.
Black VetiverChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
SmyrnaChoose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Vetiver1/7
Smyrna6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Smyrna
- Community sentiment
- Smyrna
- Longevity
- Smyrna
- Sillage & projection
- Smyrna
- Value for money
- Black Vetiver
- Versatility
- Smyrna
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Smyrna
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black VetiverKorloff ParisSmyrnaLe Couvent Maison de ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 87 votes
Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%
4.21/ 5 · 433 votes
Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%
Category winnerSmyrnaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
52%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
87 votes
42%Love
42%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
433 votes
Category winnerSmyrnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySmyrna
SillageSmyrna
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack VetiverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
iris92%
earthy84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
rose100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
aromatic60%
citrus50%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBlack PepperBergamot
Heart
IrisIncense
Base
VetiverWoody NotesAmberMusk
Notes
Turkish RoseBlack PepperWoody NotesCardamomVetiverCitruses
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Smyrna, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring91
Summer56
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night72
Category winnerSmyrnaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,723
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#6,739
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Category winnerSmyrnaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Vetiver by Korloff Paris balances cool spice with grounded earthiness. It opens with a sharp pepper and cardamom kick, quickly transitioning into a soft, powdery iris heart. The dry-down relies on a smoky vetiver and incense base that lingers for hours. It works well for office settings or evening wear in spring…
Reviews →Smyrna by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum balances crisp spice with a velvet floral core. The scent opens with a sharp flash of citruses cut by the crackle of black pepper and cool cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, Turkish rose steps forward, offering a dry, aromatic floral tone rather than a dewy garden aroma. Eart…
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, Black Vetiver or Smyrna?
Smyrna takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Vetiver is rated 4.02/5 from 87 votes; Smyrna is rated 4.21/5 from 433 votes. Choose Black Vetiver for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Smyrna for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Vetiver or Smyrna?
They last about the same: Smyrna 63/100, Black Vetiver 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Vetiver or Smyrna?
Smyrna projects furthest (Smyrna 56/100, Black Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Vetiver and Smyrna smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Woody Notes.
Is Black Vetiver or Smyrna better for summer or winter?
For summer, Smyrna is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Vetiver is the stronger pick. Smyrna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Vetiver and Smyrna?
Black Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Incense, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, Amber and Musk. Smyrna features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Woody Notes, Cardamom and Vetiver.
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