Fragrance comparison

Bois & Vetiver vs Pompei

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

Bois & Vetiver

Pascal Morabito

3.8060 votes

Rank #34,464 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Pompei

Pascal Morabito

4.297 votes

Rank #45,363 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pompei takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bois & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pompei
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bois & Vetiver1/4

Pompei3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois & VetiverPascal Morabito

PompeiPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 66%Had 13%Want 20%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

58%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

8%Hate

60 votes

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPompei

SillagePompei

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value90

Category winnerPompeiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy91%

woody83%

musky74%

earthy65%

white floral56%

woody100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineGeranium

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

GrapefruitCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

CedarCinnamonGeranium

Base

VetiverPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Geranium and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,464

PerfumerSerge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,363

PerfumerCorinne Cachen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois & VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit and sharp cardamom spice. As the citrus settles, herbal geranium and dry vetiver root emerge over a subtle backdrop of white musk. It sits clean and breezy, making it ideal for casual spring mornings and quiet office environments.

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Pascal Morabito Pompei opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit backed by crushed cardamom and spicy pink pepper. As the bright citrus settles, cedarwood takes over the middle stage alongside warm cinnamon and green geranium leaves. The base anchors down on dry vetiver, dark patchouli, warm amber, and clean musk. I…

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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, Bois & Vetiver or Pompei?

Pompei takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois & Vetiver is rated 3.80/5 from 60 votes; Pompei is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bois & Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pompei for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois & Vetiver or Pompei?

Pompei lasts longest (Pompei 48/100, Bois & Vetiver 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois & Vetiver or Pompei?

Pompei projects furthest (Pompei 65/100, Bois & Vetiver 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois & Vetiver and Pompei smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Bois & Vetiver or Pompei better for summer or winter?

Pompei suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois & Vetiver and Pompei?

Bois & Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Vetiver and Musk. Pompei has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.