Fragrance comparison

Dolce Estasi vs Eau de Cologne - Vetiver

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dolce Estasi

Bvlgari

3.77175 votes

Rank #16,785 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Cologne - Vetiver

Laurence Dumont

3.502 votes

Rank #60,660 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dolce Estasi takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dolce Estasi
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Cologne - Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dolce Estasi2/3

Eau de Cologne - Vetiver1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dolce Estasi
Sillage & projection: Eau de Cologne - Vetiver
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dolce Estasi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dolce EstasiBvlgari

Eau de Cologne - VetiverLaurence Dumont

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

35%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

154 votes

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDolce Estasi

SillageEau de Cologne - Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky88%

citrus77%

vanilla65%

almond53%

fresh42%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Heliotrope

Base

Musk

Top15-30 mins

Lemon VerbenaCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliVirginia Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

VetyverMuskHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Heliotrope and Musk. Durations are only published for Eau de Cologne - Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall45

Winter28

Day100

Night21

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 36%Date 13%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,785

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#60,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDolce EstasiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dolce Estasi is a soft powdery floral built around bright citrus, heliotrope and clean musk. It reads fresh at first, then turns creamy, musky and lightly almond-like, with a gentle cosmetic powder feel rather than a big floral statement. It is best suited to spring, summer, daytime wear, offices and quiet close-range…

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Eau de Cologne - Vetiver by Laurence Dumont opens with a sharp splash of lemon verbena and sunny citruses that instantly wakes up your senses like cold water on a warm morning. As the bright citrus mist settles, dry Virginia cedar and earthy patchouli step forward, giving the blend a clean, grounded woody backbone. Th…

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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, Dolce Estasi or Eau de Cologne - Vetiver?

Dolce Estasi takes 2 of 3 categories. Dolce Estasi is rated 3.77/5 from 175 votes; Eau de Cologne - Vetiver is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dolce Estasi for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Cologne - Vetiver for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dolce Estasi or Eau de Cologne - Vetiver?

Dolce Estasi lasts longest (Dolce Estasi 63/100, Eau de Cologne - Vetiver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dolce Estasi or Eau de Cologne - Vetiver?

Eau de Cologne - Vetiver projects furthest (Eau de Cologne - Vetiver 75/100, Dolce Estasi 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dolce Estasi and Eau de Cologne - Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Heliotrope and Musk.

Is Dolce Estasi or Eau de Cologne - Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Dolce Estasi suits daytime wear; Eau de Cologne - Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolce Estasi and Eau de Cologne - Vetiver?

Dolce Estasi has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Heliotrope, a base of Musk. Eau de Cologne - Vetiver has top notes of Lemon Verbena and Citruses, heart notes of Patchouli and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vetyver, Musk and Heliotrope.