Fragrance comparison

Eau de Vetyver vs Vetyver Vanille

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Eau de Vetyver

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.176 votes

Rank #67,055 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

82%scent match

Very similar

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Eau de Vetyver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Vetyver2/4

Vetyver Vanille2/4

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): Vetyver Vanille
Fragranxe ranking: Vetyver Vanille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de VetyverLe Jardin Retrouve

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

14%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

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%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

Scent match82%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

TobaccoWoodsy NotesSpicy Notes

Base3 to 5 hours

VetyverVanille

Category winnerVetyver VanilleLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

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#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetyver VanilleHigher 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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Vetyver Vanille by Le Jardin Retrouve pairs crisp citrus with rooty woods and smooth warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant sparkle that feels bright and aromatic. As the brisk opening settles, dry tobacco leaves and warm spicy notes emerge alongside textured woods…

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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 Vetyver Vanille?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau de Vetyver is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 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 Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Vetyver or Vetyver Vanille?

Eau de Vetyver lasts longest (Eau de Vetyver 60/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Vetyver or Vetyver Vanille?

Eau de Vetyver projects furthest (Eau de Vetyver 75/100, Vetyver Vanille 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Vetyver and Vetyver Vanille smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Tobacco and Vetyver.

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

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

What are the notes in Eau de Vetyver and Vetyver Vanille?

Eau de Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Vetyver and Woodsy Notes. Vetyver Vanille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Woodsy Notes and Spicy Notes, a base of Vetyver and Vanille.