Fragrance comparison

Caspian Sea vs Vetyver Vanille

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Caspian Sea

YANI

5.003 votes

Rank #34,158 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caspian Sea takes 4 of 4 categories.

Caspian Sea
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Caspian Sea4/4

Vetyver Vanille0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caspian SeaYANI

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

14%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityCaspian Sea

SillageCaspian Sea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

marine83%

woody74%

rose65%

fruity56%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sea waterMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseAmalfi LemonCardamom

Base7-9+ hrs

TobaccoOakWoodsy Notes

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

TobaccoWoodsy NotesSpicy Notes

Base3 to 5 hours

VetyverVanille

Category winnerCaspian SeaLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCaspian SeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caspian Sea by YANI captures the crisp feeling of cool ocean spray rolling over sun-warmed coastal orchards into a dense woodland. The scent opens with an instant splash of salty sea water paired with juicy mandarin orange, sparkling bergamot, and crisp red apple slice. As the brisk opening settles, a clean touch of A…

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Vetyver Vanille by Le Jardin Retrouve pairs crisp citrus with rooty woods and smooth warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant sparkle that feels bright and aromatic. As the brisk opening settles, dry tobacco leaves and warm spicy notes emerge alongside textured woods…

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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, Caspian Sea or Vetyver Vanille?

Caspian Sea takes 4 of 4 categories. Caspian Sea is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Caspian Sea for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caspian Sea or Vetyver Vanille?

Caspian Sea lasts longest (Caspian Sea 87/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caspian Sea or Vetyver Vanille?

Caspian Sea projects furthest (Caspian Sea 75/100, Vetyver Vanille 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caspian Sea and Vetyver Vanille smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Tobacco and Woodsy Notes.

Is Caspian Sea or Vetyver Vanille better for summer or winter?

Caspian Sea suits daytime wear; Vetyver Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caspian Sea and Vetyver Vanille?

Caspian Sea has top notes of Sea water, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Red Apple, heart notes of Rose, Amalfi Lemon and Cardamom, a base of Tobacco, Oak and Woodsy Notes. Vetyver Vanille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Woodsy Notes and Spicy Notes, a base of Vetyver and Vanille.