Fragrance comparison

Crude vs Vetiver Cologne

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Crude

Zara

3.7520 votes

Rank #21,968 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Vetiver Cologne

Sevilla Fragrances

4.605 votes

Rank #40,712 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories.

Crude
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vetiver Cologne
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Crude1/4

Vetiver Cologne3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrudeZara

Vetiver CologneSevilla Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 26%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 21%Had 21%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Cologne

SillageVetiver Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVetiver CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral91%

citrus83%

herbal74%

woody65%

earthy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sage

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Vetiver

Top

GrapefruitSageOrange Blossom

Heart

NutmegPimento

Base

VetiverWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesSage, Orange Blossom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall20

Winter10

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#40,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCrudeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crude by Zara is an aromatic-woody fragrance launched in 2018 for the modern man. It opens with sharp, herbal sage before moving into a floral heart of orange blossom. The base relies on dry vetiver, creating a clean, professional finish. It performs reliably in warmer weather, making it a functional choice for everyd…

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Sevilla Fragrances Vetiver Cologne targets those seeking a clean woody profile. It layers bright grapefruit and sage over a dry base of vetiver and pimento. This unisex blend suits daytime office wear during warm spring months when you want a crisp presence without overwhelming your colleagues.

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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, Crude or Vetiver Cologne?

Vetiver Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories. Crude is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Vetiver Cologne is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Crude for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Cologne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crude or Vetiver Cologne?

Vetiver Cologne lasts longest (Vetiver Cologne 70/100, Crude 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crude or Vetiver Cologne?

Vetiver Cologne projects furthest (Vetiver Cologne 83/100, Crude 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crude and Vetiver Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Orange Blossom and Vetiver.

Is Crude or Vetiver Cologne better for summer or winter?

Crude suits daytime wear; Vetiver Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crude and Vetiver Cologne?

Crude has top notes of Sage, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver. Vetiver Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Sage and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Nutmeg and Pimento, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes and Amber.