Fragrance comparison

Desert Vetiver vs Signature

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Desert Vetiver

Saponificio Varesino

3.7312 votes

Rank #22,837 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Signature

Majouri

4.0729 votes

Rank #20,071 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Desert Vetiver2/5

Signature3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert VetiverSaponificio Varesino

SignatureMajouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 69%Had 6%Want 25%

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 61%

Category winnerSignatureRating 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

38%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDesert Vetiver

SillageDesert Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperPink PepperArtemisia

Heart3 to 4 hours

MyrrhIncenseGinger

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Artemisia, Black Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring82

Summer76

Fall100

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#20,071

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSignatureHigher 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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Signature by Majouri is a woody spicy fragrance built on a backbone of dry smoke, resinous warmth, and vibrant spices. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper, balanced by the herbal bitterness of artemisia. As it settles, dark myrrh and cool incense take center stage, brightened slightly by…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Desert Vetiver or Signature?

Signature takes 3 of 5 categories. Desert Vetiver is rated 3.73/5 from 12 votes; Signature is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes. Choose Desert Vetiver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Signature for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Vetiver or Signature?

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

Which projects more, Desert Vetiver or Signature?

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

Do Desert Vetiver and Signature smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Artemisia, Black Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Desert Vetiver or Signature better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Desert Vetiver and Signature?

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. Signature has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Myrrh, Incense and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and White Musk.