Clair de Lune vs Vetiver Sensuel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Clair de LuneChoose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vetiver SensuelChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clair de Lune2/4
Vetiver Sensuel2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Clair de Lune
- Sillage & projection
- Vetiver Sensuel
- Value for money
- Clair de Lune
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetiver Sensuel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Clair de LuneMacabre ParfumsVetiver SensuelManceraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
46%Love
34%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
1,155 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityClair de Lune
SillageVetiver Sensuel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerClair de LuneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
green92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
fresh69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
woody77%
fresh spicy65%
green53%
earthy42%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
White PepperPearMintWhite MuskLavenderVetiverLily of the ValleyWhite GrapefruitCherry BlossomPatchouliFig LeafVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
Top20-30 mins
LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper
Heart2-4 hrs
MintOrchidPatchouli
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesMint, White Musk, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day100
Night33
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#64,788
PerfumerSabrina Macabre
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,806
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews146
Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotClair de Lune by Macabre Parfums opens with a crisp burst of mint and sharp white pepper that immediately clears the senses on cool autumn mornings. As the initial spicy cooling effect settles over the first half hour, green bamboo and juicy pear emerge alongside soothing lavender, fig leaf, and white grapefruit. The …
Reviews →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…
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, Clair de Lune or Vetiver Sensuel?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Clair de Lune is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Clair de Lune for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Clair de Lune or Vetiver Sensuel?
Clair de Lune lasts longest (Clair de Lune 90/100, Vetiver Sensuel 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Clair de Lune or Vetiver Sensuel?
Vetiver Sensuel projects furthest (Vetiver Sensuel 57/100, Clair de Lune 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Clair de Lune and Vetiver Sensuel smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, White Musk, Vetiver and Patchouli.
Is Clair de Lune or Vetiver Sensuel better for summer or winter?
Clair de Lune suits evening wear; Vetiver Sensuel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Clair de Lune and Vetiver Sensuel?
Clair de Lune features White Pepper, Pear, Mint, White Musk and Lavender. 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.
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