Fragrance comparison

Bois de Vetiver vs Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

1 wins

Bois de Vetiver

Jacques Bogart

3.7228 votes

Rank #17,970 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #46,554 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois de Vetiver takes 1 of 1 categories.

Bois de Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois de Vetiver1/1

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de VetiverJacques Bogart

Citrus Zest + Spiced LavenderTuoksu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

9%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

white floral77%

cinnamon69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderLemonBergamot

Heart

VetiverOrris RootMyrrhCinnamonClovesLavender

Base

OakmossOlibanumMuskSandalwoodLeather

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderClovesLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

Orris RootCinnamonBlack Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris Root, Cinnamon and Cloves. Durations are only published for Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night61

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#46,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois de VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois de Vetiver by Jacques Bogart is a woody chypre that leans into spicy, earthy textures. Launched in 1982, it relies on a complex base of oakmoss, myrrh, and leather. This fragrance feels best during crisp spring or autumn days when you want a grounded, aromatic signature that steers clear of modern sweetness. It i…

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Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender by Tuoksu takes the classic Mediterranean cologne formula and gives it a warm, shadowy twist. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of tart bergamot and juicy mandarin backed by sun-warmed orange blossom. It feels refreshing right away. After twenty minutes on skin, aromatic French lav…

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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 de Vetiver or Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender?

Bois de Vetiver takes 1 of 1 categories. Bois de Vetiver is rated 3.72/5 from 28 votes; Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bois de Vetiver for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Bois de Vetiver and Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris Root, Cinnamon and Cloves.

Is Bois de Vetiver or Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender better for summer or winter?

Bois de Vetiver suits daytime wear; Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Vetiver and Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender?

Bois de Vetiver has top notes of Coriander, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Orris Root, Myrrh and Cinnamon, a base of Oakmoss, Olibanum, Musk and Sandalwood. Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Cloves and Lilac, a base of Orris Root, Cinnamon and Black Amber.