Fragrance comparison

Distance vs Vetyver (1964)

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Distance

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #45,962 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Vetyver (1964)

Lanvin

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,808 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Distance takes 3 of 4 categories.

Distance
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Vetyver (1964)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Distance3/4

Vetyver (1964)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Distance
Sillage & projection: Distance
Value for money: Distance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetyver (1964)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DistanceThe Dua Brand

Vetyver (1964)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityDistance

SillageDistance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value31

Category winnerDistanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliBergamotCinnamonVanillaLeatherVetiverLemonRoseMuskMoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotPetitgrainAldehydesRosemaryLemonOrange

Heart

JasmineCloveIrisLaurelsRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon

Base

VetiverPatchouliRussian LeatherMossLabdanumCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Distance, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 41%Casual 26%Work 18%Party 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetyver (1964)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Distance by The Dua Brand puts heavy motor-car leather into a dense, oily bottle. It starts loud. A sharp burst of tart lemon and bergamot cuts through the air within seconds, though the citrus flash cools off quickly on warm skin. What lingers underneath is a dark, tannic leather accord backed by damp oakmoss, gritty…

Reviews →

Lanvin Vetyver (1964) is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that centers on a classic, earth-forward vetiver profile. It opens with sharp citrus and green herbs before settling into a complex, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate traditional, clean-cut compositions for professional or formal daytime wear …

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, Distance or Vetyver (1964)?

Distance takes 3 of 4 categories. Distance is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Vetyver (1964) is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Distance for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Vetyver (1964) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Distance or Vetyver (1964)?

Distance lasts longest (Distance 80/100, Vetyver (1964) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Distance or Vetyver (1964)?

Distance projects furthest (Distance 75/100, Vetyver (1964) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Distance and Vetyver (1964) smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Vetiver.

Is Distance or Vetyver (1964) better for summer or winter?

Distance suits evening wear; Vetyver (1964) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Distance and Vetyver (1964)?

Distance features Patchouli, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Leather. Vetyver (1964) has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Aldehydes and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Iris and Laurels, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Russian Leather and Moss.