Fragrance comparison

Eau de Vetyver vs Caspian Sea

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Eau de Vetyver

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.176 votes

Rank #67,055 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Caspian Sea

YANI

5.003 votes

Rank #34,158 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caspian Sea takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau de Vetyver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Caspian Sea
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Vetyver0/4

Caspian Sea3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Caspian Sea
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Caspian Sea
Fragranxe ranking: Caspian Sea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de VetyverLe Jardin Retrouve

Caspian SeaYANI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCaspian Sea

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

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%

aromatic91%

marine83%

woody74%

rose65%

fruity56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · 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

Top20-30 mins

Sea waterMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseAmalfi LemonCardamom

Base7-9+ hrs

TobaccoOakWoodsy Notes

Category winnerCaspian SeaLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,055

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCaspian SeaHigher 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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Caspian Sea by YANI captures the crisp feeling of cool ocean spray rolling over sun-warmed coastal orchards into a dense woodland. The scent opens with an instant splash of salty sea water paired with juicy mandarin orange, sparkling bergamot, and crisp red apple slice. As the brisk opening settles, a clean touch of A…

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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 Caspian Sea?

Caspian Sea takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Vetyver is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; Caspian Sea is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Eau de Vetyver for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Caspian Sea for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Vetyver or Caspian Sea?

Caspian Sea lasts longest (Caspian Sea 87/100, Eau de Vetyver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Vetyver or Caspian Sea?

Projection is very close: Eau de Vetyver 75/100, Caspian Sea 75/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Vetyver and Caspian Sea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Tobacco and Woodsy Notes.

Is Eau de Vetyver or Caspian Sea better for summer or winter?

Eau de Vetyver suits day or night wear; Caspian Sea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Vetyver and Caspian Sea?

Eau de Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Vetyver and Woodsy Notes. Caspian Sea has top notes of Sea water, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Red Apple, heart notes of Rose, Amalfi Lemon and Cardamom, a base of Tobacco, Oak and Woodsy Notes.