Fragrance comparison

Desert Vetiver vs Reclaimed Flame

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Desert Vetiver

Saponificio Varesino

3.7312 votes

Rank #21,257 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Reclaimed Flame

Future Society

3.3855 votes

Rank #19,298 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desert Vetiver takes 4 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.
Reclaimed Flame
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desert Vetiver4/5

Reclaimed Flame1/5

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: Reclaimed Flame

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert VetiverSaponificio Varesino

Reclaimed FlameFuture Society

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 69%Had 6%Want 25%

3.38/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

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

18%Love

27%Like

29%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityDesert Vetiver

SillageDesert Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value53

Category winnerDesert VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

woody53%

herbal42%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

TurmericEucalyptusGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

ArtemisiaChamomile

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for Reclaimed Flame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer94

Fall78

Winter39

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men21

Unisex64

Women15

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 14%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#19,298

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerReclaimed FlameHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Reclaimed Flame by Future Society opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and sunlit bergamot that cuts cleanly through morning air. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus snap eases into a botanical heart of cool eucalyptus, peppery turmeric root, and earthy geranium foliage. It smells like crushed garden stems…

Reviews →

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 Reclaimed Flame?

Desert Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories. Desert Vetiver is rated 3.73/5 from 12 votes; Reclaimed Flame is rated 3.38/5 from 55 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 Reclaimed Flame for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Vetiver or Reclaimed Flame?

Desert Vetiver lasts longest (Desert Vetiver 67/100, Reclaimed Flame 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Vetiver or Reclaimed Flame?

Desert Vetiver projects furthest (Desert Vetiver 61/100, Reclaimed Flame 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Vetiver and Reclaimed Flame smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Desert Vetiver or Reclaimed Flame better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Desert Vetiver and Reclaimed Flame?

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. Reclaimed Flame has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Turmeric, Eucalyptus and Geranium, a base of Artemisia and Chamomile.