Fragrance comparison

Esprit de Chypre vs Vetyver

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Esprit de Chypre

Auguste

4.1313 votes

Rank #34,072 WoodyCitrus

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57%scent match

Closely related

Vetyver

Chantecaille

4.06103 votes

Rank #33,876 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Esprit de Chypre
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vetyver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Esprit de Chypre2/4

Vetyver2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Esprit de ChypreAuguste

VetyverChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 12%Had 3%Want 86%

4.06/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

Category winnerVetyverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

35%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEsprit de Chypre

SillageEsprit de Chypre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

earthy56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliYlang-YlangFrench labdanumBergamotCitrusesoak mossNutmegVetyverHeliotrope

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCitrusesPepperBergamotCitron

Heart2-4 hrs

Vetyver

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Nutmeg and Vetyver. Durations are only published for Vetyver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,876

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetyverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esprit de Chypre by Auguste captures a traditional, earth-forward scent profile designed for women who appreciate classic compositions. This perfume relies on a grounding foundation of oak moss and patchouli, softened by ylang-ylang and bergamot. It suits formal daytime wear and cooler autumn days when a sophisticated…

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Chantecaille Vetyver strips away traditional barbershop heaviness. It is immediately crisp. A sharp blast of sunny citron and peppery bergamot hits your skin first, backed by the dry warmth of freshly grated nutmeg. The first five minutes carry a distinct solvent snap before settling down nicely. Once the initial spra…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Esprit de Chypre or Vetyver?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Esprit de Chypre is rated 4.13/5 from 13 votes; Vetyver is rated 4.06/5 from 103 votes. Choose Esprit de Chypre for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vetyver for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esprit de Chypre or Vetyver?

Esprit de Chypre lasts longest (Esprit de Chypre 86/100, Vetyver 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit de Chypre or Vetyver?

Esprit de Chypre projects furthest (Esprit de Chypre 63/100, Vetyver 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit de Chypre and Vetyver smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Nutmeg and Vetyver.

Is Esprit de Chypre or Vetyver better for summer or winter?

Esprit de Chypre suits day or night wear; Vetyver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esprit de Chypre and Vetyver?

Esprit de Chypre features Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, French labdanum, Bergamot and Citruses. Vetyver has top notes of Nutmeg, Citruses, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetyver, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.