Fragrance comparison

Eau de Vetyver vs Blue Caviar

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Eau de Vetyver

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.176 votes

Rank #67,055 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Blue Caviar

Axis

4.449 votes

Rank #21,313 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Caviar takes 2 of 3 categories.

Eau de Vetyver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Blue Caviar
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Eau de Vetyver1/3

Blue Caviar2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Caviar
Sillage & projection: Eau de Vetyver
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Caviar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de VetyverLe Jardin Retrouve

Blue CaviarAxis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBlue Caviar

SillageEau de Vetyver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

earthy70%

tobacco60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

lavender72%

woody58%

fresh spicy44%

herbal30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

Tobacco

Base3 to 4 hours

VetyverWoodsy Notes

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotOrange

Heart

LavenderSage

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarTobacco

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Eau de Vetyver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,055

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBlue CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Vetyver by Le Jardin Retrouve delivers a crisp, traditional interpretation of rooty vetiver freshened with Mediterranean citrus. The fragrance opens with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant burst of zesty brightness. Soon after, a dry leaf of tobacco emerges in the core, adding a wa…

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Blue Caviar by Axis is a bright citrus aromatic with a classic masculine fougere shape. Lemon, bergamot and orange give it a sharp fresh opening, then lavender and sage bring a clean barbershop feel before sandalwood, cedar and tobacco add a drier finish. It looks best for shoppers who want an affordable, familiar fre…

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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, Eau de Vetyver or Blue Caviar?

Blue Caviar takes 2 of 3 categories. Eau de Vetyver is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; Blue Caviar is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Eau de Vetyver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Blue Caviar for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Vetyver or Blue Caviar?

Blue Caviar lasts longest (Blue Caviar 68/100, Eau de Vetyver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Vetyver or Blue Caviar?

Eau de Vetyver projects furthest (Eau de Vetyver 75/100, Blue Caviar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Vetyver and Blue Caviar smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Tobacco.

Is Eau de Vetyver or Blue Caviar better for summer or winter?

Eau de Vetyver suits day or night wear; Blue Caviar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Vetyver and Blue Caviar?

Eau de Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Vetyver and Woodsy Notes. Blue Caviar has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Tobacco.