Fragrance comparison

Felicity vs Vetiver Musc Gold

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

Felicity

Paradis des Sens

4.37174 votes

Rank #5,660 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vetiver Musc Gold

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.449 votes

Rank #41,425 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Musc Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Felicity
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver Musc Gold
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Felicity1/4

Vetiver Musc Gold3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FelicityParadis des Sens

Vetiver Musc GoldAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 48%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

174 votes

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Musc Gold

SillageVetiver Musc Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value88

Category winnerVetiver Musc GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

TobaccoCardamomJuniperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SageedelweissWoody NotesMusk

Base6-9+ hrs

Black TeaOakmossLeatherSandalwood

Top

VetiverMuskNutmegCorianderTangerineBergamotTobaccoSicilian Lemon

Heart

Egyptian MuskSandalwoodPepperCivetOrris RootSage

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)OakmossLeatherMyrrh

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Bergamot, Sage and Musk. Durations are only published for Felicity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter50

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex41

Women4

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#41,425

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFelicityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Felicity by Paradis des Sens delivers a brisk, aromatic take on cured tobacco leaf. The opening punches through with cold green juniper, crisp bergamot, and a lively kick of crushed cardamom pods. It does not feel heavy or sweet. Instead, herbal clary sage and mountain edelweiss introduce a clean, botanical heart that…

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Vetiver Musc Gold opens with a bright burst of bergamot, tangerine, and dry coriander before settling into a dense woody heart. Vetiver remains the central anchor throughout the wear, supported by smoky tobacco, black pepper, and earthy oakmoss. As the initial citrus fades, animalic civet and Egyptian musk add a warm,…

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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, Felicity or Vetiver Musc Gold?

Vetiver Musc Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Felicity is rated 4.37/5 from 174 votes; Vetiver Musc Gold is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Felicity for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Musc Gold for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Felicity or Vetiver Musc Gold?

Vetiver Musc Gold lasts longest (Vetiver Musc Gold 77/100, Felicity 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Felicity or Vetiver Musc Gold?

Vetiver Musc Gold projects furthest (Vetiver Musc Gold 75/100, Felicity 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Felicity and Vetiver Musc Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Bergamot, Sage and Musk.

Is Felicity or Vetiver Musc Gold better for summer or winter?

Felicity suits daytime wear; Vetiver Musc Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Felicity and Vetiver Musc Gold?

Felicity has top notes of Tobacco, Cardamom, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, edelweiss, Woody Notes and Musk, a base of Black Tea, Oakmoss, Leather and Sandalwood. Vetiver Musc Gold has top notes of Vetiver, Musk, Nutmeg and Coriander, heart notes of Egyptian Musk, Sandalwood, Pepper and Civet, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Oakmoss and Leather.