Fragrance comparison

Fahrenheit vs Vetiver & Bergamota

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 24,545 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fahrenheit

Dior · 1988

3.9824,515 votes

Rank #689 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Vetiver & Bergamota

Maracujá Brasil

3.9030 votes

Rank #52,344 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fahrenheit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fahrenheit
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vetiver & Bergamota
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fahrenheit4/7

Vetiver & Bergamota3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fahrenheit
Community sentiment: Vetiver & Bergamota
Longevity: Fahrenheit
Sillage & projection: Fahrenheit
Value for money: Vetiver & Bergamota
Versatility: Vetiver & Bergamota
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fahrenheit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FahrenheitDior

Vetiver & BergamotaMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 24,515 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerFahrenheitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

28%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

21,387 votes

30%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerVetiver & BergamotaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFahrenheit

SillageFahrenheit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value82

Category winnerVetiver & BergamotaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Nutmeg FlowerLavenderCedarMandarin OrangeChamomileBergamotHawthornLemon

Heart

Violet LeafNutmegSandalwoodCarnationHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeSage

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCedarViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Vetiver & Bergamota, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall69

Winter19

Day100

Night24

Category winnerVetiver & BergamotaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#689

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Maurice Roger, Michel Almairac

Launched1988

Reviews997

Overall rank#52,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFahrenheitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Fahrenheit is a bold masculine staple that balances green violet leaf, dry cedarwood, and rich jacket leather. It hits the air with a famous blast of zesty mandarin, calming chamomile, and crisp violet leaf that gives off a distinct, industrial petrol vibe. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, warm nutm…

Reviews →

The first spray gives an immediate shock of cold bergamot and tangy mandarin orange. It wakes you up. Within minutes, herbal sage cuts the citrus bite, steering the blend directly into barbershop territory. Clean lavender and violet leaf take over the mid development, adding a dewy, green soapiness that never turns st…

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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, Fahrenheit or Vetiver & Bergamota?

Fahrenheit takes 4 of 7 categories. Fahrenheit is rated 3.98/5 from 24,515 votes; Vetiver & Bergamota is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes. Choose Fahrenheit for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Vetiver & Bergamota for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fahrenheit or Vetiver & Bergamota?

Fahrenheit lasts longest (Fahrenheit 75/100, Vetiver & Bergamota 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fahrenheit or Vetiver & Bergamota?

Fahrenheit projects furthest (Fahrenheit 69/100, Vetiver & Bergamota 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fahrenheit and Vetiver & Bergamota smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Fahrenheit or Vetiver & Bergamota better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vetiver & Bergamota is the stronger pick. For winter, Fahrenheit is the stronger pick. Vetiver & Bergamota suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fahrenheit and Vetiver & Bergamota?

Fahrenheit has top notes of Nutmeg Flower, Lavender, Cedar and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Carnation, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Vetiver & Bergamota has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Lavender, Cedar and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber.