Fragrance comparison

Desert Vetiver vs Greyhaven

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

5 wins

Desert Vetiver

Saponificio Varesino

3.7312 votes

Rank #21,081 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Greyhaven

Misc. Goods Co.

3.0313 votes

Rank #22,785 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desert Vetiver takes 5 of 5 categories.

Desert Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Greyhaven
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desert Vetiver5/5

Greyhaven0/5

Ratings & consensus: Desert Vetiver
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: Desert Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert VetiverSaponificio Varesino

GreyhavenMisc. Goods Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 69%Had 6%Want 25%

3.03/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 12%Had 3%Want 85%

Category winnerDesert VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityDesert Vetiver

SillageDesert Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDesert VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

marine90%

woody80%

conifer70%

wine60%

salty50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiPine TreeIncenseOrangeArtemisiaGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Black PepperMarjoramJuniper BerriesGeraniumRoseLavender

Base

ClovesPatchouliVetiverAmberPrecious WoodsMoss

Top

Pine TreeSea Notes

Heart

CedarwoodMoss

Base

White WineSpices

InformationalShared notesPine Tree and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#22,785

PerfumerSarah McCartney

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDesert VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Greyhaven smells like damp pine air rolling into a small coastal town. You get salty marine notes, green moss, cedar, and a faint white wine twist that keeps it a little unusual. It wears close to the skin and reads more atmospheric than loud. If you like subtle, outdoorsy fragrances with a breezy, slightly nostalgic …

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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, Desert Vetiver or Greyhaven?

Desert Vetiver takes 5 of 5 categories. Desert Vetiver is rated 3.73/5 from 12 votes; Greyhaven is rated 3.03/5 from 13 votes. Choose Desert Vetiver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Greyhaven for a aromatic and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Vetiver or Greyhaven?

Desert Vetiver lasts longest (Desert Vetiver 67/100, Greyhaven 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Vetiver or Greyhaven?

Desert Vetiver projects furthest (Desert Vetiver 61/100, Greyhaven 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Vetiver and Greyhaven smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pine Tree and Moss.

Is Desert Vetiver or Greyhaven better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Desert Vetiver and Greyhaven?

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. Greyhaven has top notes of Pine Tree and Sea Notes, heart notes of Cedarwood and Moss, a base of White Wine and Spices.