Fragrance comparison

COTY 1997x vs Vetiver

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

4 wins

COTY 1997x

Alexandria Fragrances

4.9010 votes

Rank #33,908 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vetiver

Murdock London

4.0245 votes

Rank #17,333 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

COTY 1997x takes 4 of 5 categories.

COTY 1997x
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

COTY 1997x4/5

Vetiver1/5

Ratings & consensus: COTY 1997x
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: COTY 1997x
Sillage & projection: COTY 1997x
Value for money: COTY 1997x
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

COTY 1997xAlexandria Fragrances

VetiverMurdock London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 70%Had 4%Want 26%

4.02/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

Category winnerCOTY 1997xRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

90%Love

10%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

36%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate98

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCOTY 1997x

SillageCOTY 1997x

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value53

Category winnerCOTY 1997xBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

musky77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

woody100%

citrus83%

mossy65%

earthy48%

fresh30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderMuskCitrusesBergamot

Heart

PineappleOakmoss

Base

Woody Notes

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesOakmoss

Base6-8+ hrs

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InformationalShared notesCitruses, Oakmoss and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter29

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer67

Fall88

Winter46

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Work 41%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

COTY 1997x leans crisp, aromatic, and slightly retro, opening with bright bergamot, citrus, and coriander before a pineapple and oakmoss heart gives it a greener, more textured feel. The woody musky drydown keeps it clean rather than heavy. It usually reads more masculine despite the unisex label, and it makes the mos…

Reviews →

Murdock London Vetiver delivers a crisp, bracing introduction to traditional British barbershop perfumery without feeling dusty. The first spray hits with sharp citruses and bitter bergamot, backed by a surprising snap of dark licorice and clove. As the initial alcoholic punch softens over twenty minutes, raw grassy v…

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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, COTY 1997x or Vetiver?

COTY 1997x takes 4 of 5 categories. COTY 1997x is rated 4.90/5 from 10 votes; Vetiver is rated 4.02/5 from 45 votes. Choose COTY 1997x for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, COTY 1997x or Vetiver?

COTY 1997x lasts longest (COTY 1997x 73/100, Vetiver 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, COTY 1997x or Vetiver?

COTY 1997x projects furthest (COTY 1997x 63/100, Vetiver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do COTY 1997x and Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Oakmoss and Woody Notes.

Is COTY 1997x or Vetiver better for summer or winter?

COTY 1997x suits daytime wear; Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in COTY 1997x and Vetiver?

COTY 1997x has top notes of Coriander, Musk, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Pineapple and Oakmoss, a base of Woody Notes. Vetiver has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes and Oakmoss.