Fragrance comparison

Chevalier vs Vétiver Fauve

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 315 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chevalier

Aurora Scents

3.004 votes

Rank #67,586 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Vétiver Fauve

Guerlain

3.73311 votes

Rank #10,516 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chevalier takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chevalier
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vétiver Fauve
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chevalier3/4

Vétiver Fauve1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChevalierAurora Scents

Vétiver FauveGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

3.73/ 5 · 311 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

37%Love

26%Like

20%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

311 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityChevalier

SillageChevalier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value21

Category winnerChevalierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

earthy77%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

citrus42%

woody100%

fruity83%

earthy65%

sweet48%

aromatic30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomJuniperPimentoOrangeLemon

Heart

Clary SageLavenderGeraniumFig

Base

CypriolCedarwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

FigPineapple

Heart2 to 4 hours

Cypriol

Base5 to 8 hours

VetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesFig, Cypriol and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vétiver Fauve, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer97

Fall69

Winter32

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men39

Unisex47

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,586

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,516

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews85

Category winnerVétiver FauveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chevalier by Aurora Scents is a modern woody aromatic fragrance launched in 2024. It opens with a crisp combination of lemon, orange, cardamom, and juniper before moving into a heart dominated by clary sage and lavender. The composition finishes with earthy base notes of cedarwood, vetiver, and patchouli, making it a …

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Vétiver Fauve by Guerlain pairs raw earthy woods with lush tropical sweetness. It opens on a lively burst of sweet fig and bright pineapple, offering a juicy, pulpy green start that feels unexpected for a root-centered fragrance. As the initial fruitiness settles, dark smoky cypriol takes hold in the heart, bridging t…

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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, Chevalier or Vétiver Fauve?

Chevalier takes 3 of 4 categories. Chevalier is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Vétiver Fauve is rated 3.73/5 from 311 votes. Choose Chevalier for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vétiver Fauve for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chevalier or Vétiver Fauve?

Chevalier lasts longest (Chevalier 80/100, Vétiver Fauve 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chevalier or Vétiver Fauve?

Chevalier projects furthest (Chevalier 75/100, Vétiver Fauve 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chevalier and Vétiver Fauve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fig, Cypriol and Vetiver.

Is Chevalier or Vétiver Fauve better for summer or winter?

Chevalier suits evening wear; Vétiver Fauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chevalier and Vétiver Fauve?

Chevalier has top notes of Cardamom, Juniper, Pimento and Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium and Fig, a base of Cypriol, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Vétiver Fauve has top notes of Fig and Pineapple, heart notes of Cypriol, a base of Vetiver and Tonka Bean.