Fragrance comparison

Eau de Vetyver vs Tobago

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Eau de Vetyver

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.176 votes

Rank #67,055 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Tobago

Yachtsman

4.2421 votes

Rank #48,616 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tobago takes 2 of 4 categories.

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

Eau de Vetyver1/4

Tobago2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de VetyverLe Jardin Retrouve

TobagoYachtsman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

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

24%Love

76%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEau de Vetyver

SillageTie

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%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

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

Top20-30 mins

Amalfi LemonTangerineFrangipaniMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

WisteriaRosemary

Base5-7 hrs

GingerTobaccoVetyveroak moss

Category winnerTobagoLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,055

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,616

PerfumerJohn Verde

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTobagoHigher 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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Tobago by Yachtsman kicks off with a bright splash of juicy tangerine, zesty Amalfi lemon, and sweet tropical frangipani blossoms. It captures the sunny warmth of a Caribbean afternoon without turning into a sticky suntan lotion scent. As the initial citrus blast settles, garden rosemary and soft wisteria add a crisp,…

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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 Tobago?

Tobago takes 2 of 4 categories. Eau de Vetyver is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; Tobago is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes. Choose Eau de Vetyver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tobago for a citrus and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Vetyver or Tobago?

Eau de Vetyver lasts longest (Eau de Vetyver 60/100, Tobago 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Vetyver or Tobago?

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

Do Eau de Vetyver and Tobago smell similar?

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

Is Eau de Vetyver or Tobago better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau de Vetyver and Tobago?

Eau de Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Vetyver and Woodsy Notes. Tobago has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Frangipani and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Wisteria and Rosemary, a base of Ginger, Tobacco, Vetyver and oak moss.