Fragrance comparison

Chypre Fulminare vs Vetiver Sensuel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,246 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chypre Fulminare

Naughton & Wilson

3.9991 votes

Rank #5,710 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vetiver Sensuel

Mancera

4.181,155 votes

Rank #1,943 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre Fulminare takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chypre Fulminare
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Vetiver Sensuel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypre Fulminare4/7

Vetiver Sensuel3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypre FulminareNaughton & Wilson

Vetiver SensuelMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 59%

4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerVetiver SensuelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

25%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

76 votes

46%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,155 votes

Category winnerVetiver SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityChypre Fulminare

SillageChypre Fulminare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value56

Category winnerChypre FulminareBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

yellow floral69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

earthy42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangLimeLemonOrange

Heart

PepperIncenseLeather

Base

VetiverOakmossLabdanumAmbergrisCastoreum

Top20-30 mins

LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MintOrchidPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Orange and Pepper. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Category winnerChypre FulminareMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,710

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#1,943

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypre Fulminare is a striking unisex composition from Naughton and Wilson that leans heavily into traditional, masculine-coded roots. It opens with a bold, citrus-forward punch before transitioning into a dense, leathery heart. Grounded by vetiver and a touch of animalic castoreum, this is a serious, mature fragrance…

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Vetiver Sensuel by Mancera cuts through sticky weather with an energetic burst of crushed lime, tart lemon, and sharp black pepper. This is not a dusty antique shop scent. Instead, crisp mint leaves and a dewy orchid accord soften the grassy profile into something silky and bright. As the fragrance settles, a clean ve…

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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, Chypre Fulminare or Vetiver Sensuel?

Chypre Fulminare takes 4 of 7 categories. Chypre Fulminare is rated 3.99/5 from 91 votes; Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Chypre Fulminare for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypre Fulminare or Vetiver Sensuel?

Chypre Fulminare lasts longest (Chypre Fulminare 78/100, Vetiver Sensuel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypre Fulminare or Vetiver Sensuel?

Chypre Fulminare projects furthest (Chypre Fulminare 65/100, Vetiver Sensuel 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypre Fulminare and Vetiver Sensuel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Orange and Pepper.

Is Chypre Fulminare or Vetiver Sensuel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chypre Fulminare is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypre Fulminare is the stronger pick. Vetiver Sensuel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre Fulminare and Vetiver Sensuel?

Chypre Fulminare has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Lime, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Incense and Leather, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Ambergris. Vetiver Sensuel has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Orchid and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, White Musk and Oakmoss.