Chimère vs Vetiver Moderno
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ChimèreChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vetiver ModernoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chimère2/4
Vetiver Moderno2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Chimère
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vetiver Moderno
- Sillage & projection
- Chimère
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetiver Moderno
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChimèrePrince MatchabelliVetiver ModernoTorre of TuscanyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%
3.80/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%
Category winnerChimèreRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
33%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVetiver Moderno
SillageChimère
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral90%
patchouli80%
warm spicy70%
rose60%
fresh50%
woody100%
aromatic91%
white floral83%
citrus74%
fresh spicy65%
earthy56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Woodsy NotesPatchouliRoseLily-of-the-ValleySpicesJasmineGardenia
No top / heart / base split published
Top
GrapefruitNutmegBergamotRhuburb
Heart
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGardeniaIrisRose
Base
VetiverMuskGuaiac WoodVirginia CedarPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Chimère, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring13
Summer25
Fall100
Winter63
Day33
Night100
Spring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,102
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#17,846
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerVetiver ModernoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChimère by Prince Matchabelli is a vintage chypre floral cologne originally introduced in 1980. Built around rich woodsy notes, crisp gardenia, heady jasmine, and earthy patchouli, it delivers an unmistakably classic profile. The initial spray brings a burst of white floral brightness with lily-of-the-valley and sweet…
Reviews →Vetiver Moderno by Torre of Tuscany offers a crisp, woody experience balanced by a complex floral core. This 2011 release centers on a sharp grapefruit and nutmeg opening, transitioning into a multi-faceted floral heart before grounding itself in earthy vetiver and guaiac wood. It works as a tailored, daily scent for …
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, Chimère or Vetiver Moderno?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chimère is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes; Vetiver Moderno is rated 3.80/5 from 34 votes. Choose Chimère for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chimère or Vetiver Moderno?
Vetiver Moderno lasts longest (Vetiver Moderno 77/100, Chimère 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chimère or Vetiver Moderno?
Projection is very close: Chimère 57/100, Vetiver Moderno 55/100 for sillage.
Do Chimère and Vetiver Moderno smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Chimère or Vetiver Moderno better for summer or winter?
Chimère suits evening wear; Vetiver Moderno suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chimère and Vetiver Moderno?
Chimère features Woodsy Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Spices. Vetiver Moderno has top notes of Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Rhuburb, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Guaiac Wood and Virginia Cedar.
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