Expression vs Vetiver Elemi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vetiver Elemi takes 2 of 4 categories.
ExpressionChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver ElemiChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Expression1/4
Vetiver Elemi2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vetiver Elemi
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Expression
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetiver Elemi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExpressionSpace NKVetiver ElemiThe 7 VirtuesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
3.71/ 5 · 106 votes
Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
29%Love
43%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
99 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVetiver Elemi
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExpressionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
floral48%
woody30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
earthy53%
balsamic42%
Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
BergamotVetiverJasmineNutmeg
No top / heart / base split published
Top
elemiBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
GeraniumCardamomCuminNutmegJasmineRose
Base
VetiverCedarMossAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Expression, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,486
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,829
PerfumerAngela Stavrevska
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerVetiver ElemiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpace NK Expression opens with a bright splash of sparkling bergamot that feels like stepping out into crisp morning air. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, warm ground nutmeg brings a gentle spice that pairs naturally with creamy jasmine petals in the heart. Earthy green vetiver anchors the base, giving the clean…
Reviews →Vetiver Elemi opens with a brisk grapefruit and elemi snap, then settles into a green, spicy vetiver with a dry, slightly smoky edge. It reads airy at first, then earthier and more herbal as it wears. This is a good fit for someone who likes fresh woods with some bite rather than a soft or sweet vetiver. Sample first …
Reviews →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, Expression or Vetiver Elemi?
Vetiver Elemi takes 2 of 4 categories. Expression is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Vetiver Elemi is rated 3.71/5 from 106 votes. Choose Expression for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Elemi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Expression or Vetiver Elemi?
They last about the same: Vetiver Elemi 61/100, Expression 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Expression or Vetiver Elemi?
Projection is very close: Expression 50/100, Vetiver Elemi 50/100 for sillage.
Do Expression and Vetiver Elemi smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Nutmeg.
Is Expression or Vetiver Elemi better for summer or winter?
Expression suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Expression and Vetiver Elemi?
Expression features Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Nutmeg. Vetiver Elemi has top notes of elemi, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Cumin and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Amber.
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