Fragrance comparison

Contentment vs West Indies

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Contentment

Vartan Perfumes

5.002 votes

Rank #49,370 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

West Indies

Hi Wildflower Botanica

3.754 votes

Rank #49,110 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Contentment
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
West Indies
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Contentment1/2

West Indies1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ContentmentVartan Perfumes

West IndiesHi Wildflower Botanica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

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

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityContentment

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

ozonic69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

ozonic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LotusOsmanthusLavenderThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafOrris RootCassis

Base6-8 hrs

AmyrisVetiverAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

Atlas CedarLavenderRumBlack Pepper

Heart

Violet LeafCardamomImmortelle

Base

VetiverOrris RootBenzoinOpoponax

InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet Leaf, Orris Root and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Contentment, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 37%Date 17%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,370

PerfumerKristen Vartan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,110

PerfumerTanwi Nandini Islam

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerWest IndiesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Contentment by Vartan Perfumes creates an immediate feeling of calm stillness. The opening pairs crisp herbal lavender with watery lotus petals and sweet osmanthus. It smells clean, airy, and gently sunlit. Within twenty minutes, the initial aquatic freshness yields to a powdery heart of earthy orris root and green vi…

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West Indies by Hi Wildflower Botanica takes the classic barbershop bay rum tradition and rebuilds it with raw, natural botanical ingredients. The fragrance opens with a bracing splash of dark rum, cracked black pepper, and sharp French lavender that feels like an invigorating splash after a hot shave. As it settles, e…

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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, Contentment or West Indies?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Contentment is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; West Indies is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Contentment for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose West Indies for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Contentment or West Indies?

Contentment lasts longest (Contentment 60/100, West Indies 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Contentment and West Indies smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and ozonic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet Leaf, Orris Root and Vetiver.

Is Contentment or West Indies better for summer or winter?

Contentment suits daytime wear; West Indies suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Contentment and West Indies?

Contentment has top notes of Lotus, Osmanthus, Lavender and Thyme, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Orris Root and Cassis, a base of Amyris, Vetiver and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). West Indies has top notes of Atlas Cedar, Lavender, Rum and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Immortelle, a base of Vetiver, Orris Root, Benzoin and Opoponax.