Fragrance comparison

Costume vs Mr. Vetiver

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 351 ratings analysed

Costume

Sergey Gubanov

4.002 votes

Rank #59,125 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Costume
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mr. Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Costume2/4

Mr. Vetiver2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mr. Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Costume
Value for money: Costume
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mr. Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CostumeSergey Gubanov

Mr. VetiverUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

22%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

349 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMr. Vetiver

SillageCostume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value47

Category winnerCostumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCardamomBlack PepperTarragon

Heart

GeraniumCedarNutmeg

Base

PatchouliVetiverOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

CardamomTarragonLimeBasilGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Geranium

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverRed Chilli PepperAmberwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Tarragon and Geranium. Durations are only published for Mr. Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men64

Unisex34

Women2

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,125

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerMr. VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Costume by Sergey Gubanov is a sharp, aromatic unisex scent built around citrus and pepper. Launched in 2016, it opens with bright grapefruit and spicy cardamom before settling into a grounding woody base. It works well for office settings in the spring, providing a clean, professional finish without overwhelming the …

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Mr. Vetiver by Une Nuit Nomade flips traditional woody earthy expectations on their head. It opens with a vibrant splash of tart lime and crushed green basil leaves before a burst of cracked cardamom pods takes control. The heart introduces dry geranium, keeping the blend crisp rather than soapy. Underneath, clean gra…

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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, Costume or Mr. Vetiver?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Costume is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes. Choose Costume for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Costume or Mr. Vetiver?

Mr. Vetiver lasts longest (Mr. Vetiver 61/100, Costume 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Costume or Mr. Vetiver?

Costume projects furthest (Costume 58/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Costume and Mr. Vetiver smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Tarragon and Geranium.

Is Costume or Mr. Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Costume suits daytime wear; Mr. Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Costume and Mr. Vetiver?

Costume has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Mr. Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom, Tarragon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Red Chilli Pepper, Amberwood and Oakmoss.