Expression vs Vetyver (2003)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ExpressionChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetyver (2003)Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Expression2/4
Vetyver (2003)2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Expression
- Sillage & projection
- Vetyver (2003)
- Value for money
- Expression
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetyver (2003)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExpressionSpace NKVetyver (2003)LanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
3.69/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
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
19%Love
54%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
153 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExpression
SillageVetyver (2003)
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%
citrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
powdery53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy 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
LimeJuniperBergamotLemon
Heart
CarawayNutmegClovesBitter OrangeJasmine
Base
VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberMusk
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–
Spring94
Summer100
Fall38
Winter10
Day100
Night20
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#16,266
PerfumerFrançois Robert, Lena Pierottie
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerVetyver (2003)Higher 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 →Vetyver (2003) by Lanvin is a crisp, aromatic fragrance that leans heavily on bright citrus and clean, soapy green notes. It opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, settling into a gentle woody base. Ideal for casual spring and summer days, this scent offers a light, cooling experience that sits close to the sk…
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 Vetyver (2003)?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Expression is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Vetyver (2003) is rated 3.69/5 from 153 votes. Choose Expression for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver (2003) for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Expression or Vetyver (2003)?
Expression lasts longest (Expression 60/100, Vetyver (2003) 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Expression or Vetyver (2003)?
Vetyver (2003) projects furthest (Vetyver (2003) 56/100, Expression 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Expression and Vetyver (2003) smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Nutmeg.
Is Expression or Vetyver (2003) better for summer or winter?
Expression suits daytime wear; Vetyver (2003) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Expression and Vetyver (2003)?
Expression features Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Nutmeg. Vetyver (2003) has top notes of Lime, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Caraway, Nutmeg, Cloves and Bitter Orange, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.
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