Fragrance comparison

Delirium vs Desert Vetiver

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Delirium

Gritti

3.6782 votes

Rank #16,010 AmberBalsamic

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38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Desert Vetiver

Saponificio Varesino

3.7312 votes

Rank #22,123 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desert Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories.

Delirium
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Desert Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Delirium2/5

Desert Vetiver3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeliriumGritti

Desert VetiverSaponificio Varesino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 28%Had 14%Want 57%

3.73/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 69%Had 6%Want 25%

Category winnerDeliriumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

40%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

82 votes

20%Love

60%Like

20%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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDesert Vetiver

SillageDesert Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value56

Category winnerDesert VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

smoky56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black PepperAngelicaPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

elemiWoody NotesVetiver

Base3 to 5 hours

IncenseOpoponax

Top

elemiPine TreeIncenseOrangeArtemisiaGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Black PepperMarjoramJuniper BerriesGeraniumRoseLavender

Base

ClovesPatchouliVetiverAmberPrecious WoodsMoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, elemi, Vetiver and Incense. Durations are only published for Delirium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer12

Fall100

Winter77

Day74

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex52

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#22,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerDeliriumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Delirium by Gritti delivers a stark, resinous experience centered on dry woods and sharp spices. The scent opens with a pungent burst of black pepper and pink pepper, countered by the herbal, bittersweet green edge of angelica. As the initial sharpness settles, resinous elemi and earthy vetiver introduce a dry, smoky …

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Desert Vetiver opens brighter and more resinous than its name suggests, with citrus, elemi, incense and pine giving it a crisp, aromatic lift. As it settles, pepper, herbs and woods come forward, while the vetiver stays in the background rather than dominating. It suits someone who likes classic masculine blends with …

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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, Delirium or Desert Vetiver?

Desert Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories. Delirium is rated 3.67/5 from 82 votes; Desert Vetiver is rated 3.73/5 from 12 votes. Choose Delirium for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Desert Vetiver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Delirium or Desert Vetiver?

They last about the same: Desert Vetiver 67/100, Delirium 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Delirium or Desert Vetiver?

Projection is very close: Desert Vetiver 61/100, Delirium 60/100 for sillage.

Do Delirium and Desert Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, elemi, Vetiver and Incense.

Is Delirium or Desert Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Delirium suits evening wear; Desert Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delirium and Desert Vetiver?

Delirium has top notes of Black Pepper, Angelica and Pink Pepper, heart notes of elemi, Woody Notes and Vetiver, a base of Incense and Opoponax. Desert Vetiver has top notes of elemi, Pine Tree, Incense and Orange, heart notes of Black Pepper, Marjoram, Juniper Berries and Geranium, a base of Cloves, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.