Fragrance comparison

Eau de Vetyver vs Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

Eau de Vetyver

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.176 votes

Rank #67,055 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask

O Boticário

3.6216 votes

Rank #51,311 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Vetyver takes 2 of 3 categories.

Eau de Vetyver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Vetyver2/3

Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Vetyver
Sillage & projection: Eau de Vetyver
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de VetyverLe Jardin Retrouve

Nativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

3.62/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 14%Had 55%Want 32%

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

6%Love

69%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityEau de Vetyver

SillageEau de Vetyver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotTangerineOrangeGreen NotesAmalfi LemonMintTincture of Rose

Heart

VioletJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Vetyver. 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

Spring64

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night8

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,055

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskHigher 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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Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing citrus fragrance built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a zesty burst of juicy mandarin orange, crisp Amalfi lemon, and crushed green mint that wakes you up like a cool morning shower. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, soft touches of delicat…

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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 Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Eau de Vetyver takes 2 of 3 categories. Eau de Vetyver is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask is rated 3.62/5 from 16 votes. Choose Eau de Vetyver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Vetyver or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Eau de Vetyver lasts longest (Eau de Vetyver 60/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Vetyver or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Eau de Vetyver projects furthest (Eau de Vetyver 75/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Vetyver and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Vetyver.

Is Eau de Vetyver or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask better for summer or winter?

Eau de Vetyver suits day or night wear; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Vetyver and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Eau de Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Vetyver and Woodsy Notes. Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetyver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.