Fragrance comparison

Flamennza vs Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Flamennza

Lehmann

5.002 votes

Rank #49,669 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume

Pierre Balmain

4.005 votes

Rank #54,926 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flamennza takes 3 of 4 categories.

Flamennza
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Flamennza3/4

Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flamennza
Sillage & projection: Flamennza
Value for money: Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flamennza

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlamennzaLehmann

Vetiver 1974 Hair PerfumePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFlamennza

SillageFlamennza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVetiver 1974 Hair PerfumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky91%

warm spicy83%

leather74%

amber65%

aromatic56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CloveBlack PepperelemiMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherRose

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseGuaiac WoodVetiverPeru BalsamAmber

Top

Black PepperGrapefruitOrange OilBergamotRhubarbelemi

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPatchouliGeraniumRose

Base

CedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberGuaiac WoodBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, elemi, Rose and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Flamennza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 32%Casual 27%Party 25%Work 16%

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,926

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlamennzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flamennza by Lehmann opens with an immediate crackle of black pepper and sharp clove. Juicy mandarin orange cuts through the heat, keeping the opening lively. It is bold right away. Within twenty minutes, the citrus burns off to reveal a rich core of supple jacket leather softened by a quiet trace of velvety rose peta…

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Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume by Pierre Balmain offers a refined aromatic and woody profile designed for daily wear. This unisex creation blends sharp black pepper and zesty grapefruit with a grounding base of vetiver and cedarwood. It provides a subtle, sophisticated scent presence that enhances your natural movement, id…

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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, Flamennza or Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume?

Flamennza takes 3 of 4 categories. Flamennza is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Flamennza for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Flamennza or Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume?

Flamennza lasts longest (Flamennza 70/100, Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flamennza or Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume?

Flamennza projects furthest (Flamennza 50/100, Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flamennza and Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, elemi, Rose and Guaiac Wood.

Is Flamennza or Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume better for summer or winter?

Flamennza suits evening wear; Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flamennza and Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume?

Flamennza has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Leather and Rose, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Peru Balsam. Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume has top notes of Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Orange Oil and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Patchouli, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cedarwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber.