Fragrance comparison

Florentiner vs Vetyver (1964)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

4 wins

Florentiner

WienerBlut

3.9579 votes

Rank #13,678 CitrusAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

Vetyver (1964)

Lanvin

4.6712 votes

Rank #32,907 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Florentiner takes 4 of 5 categories.

Florentiner
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetyver (1964)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Florentiner4/5

Vetyver (1964)1/5

Ratings & consensus: Vetyver (1964)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Florentiner
Sillage & projection: Florentiner
Value for money: Florentiner
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Florentiner

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlorentinerWienerBlut

Vetyver (1964)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 66%

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerVetyver (1964)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityFlorentiner

SillageFlorentiner

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value31

Category winnerFlorentinerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

lavender44%

fresh30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter OrangeSicilian BergamotPetitgrainLavenderRosemaryPimentoLabdanumYlang-YlangCedarHaitian Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotPetitgrainAldehydesRosemaryLemonOrange

Heart

JasmineCloveIrisLaurelsRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon

Base

VetiverPatchouliRussian LeatherMossLabdanumCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Petitgrain, Rosemary and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall25

Winter13

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,678

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#32,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFlorentinerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Florentiner is a citrus aromatic built around bitter orange, Sicilian bergamot, herbs, and dry woods. It opens bright and spiced, then settles into a warmer, more textured cologne style with lavender, rosemary, and vetiver. It may suit shoppers who like classic citrus structures with a sharper, slightly drier edge. S…

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Lanvin Vetyver (1964) is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that centers on a classic, earth-forward vetiver profile. It opens with sharp citrus and green herbs before settling into a complex, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate traditional, clean-cut compositions for professional or formal daytime wear …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Florentiner or Vetyver (1964)?

Florentiner takes 4 of 5 categories. Florentiner is rated 3.95/5 from 79 votes; Vetyver (1964) is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Florentiner for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver (1964) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Florentiner or Vetyver (1964)?

Florentiner lasts longest (Florentiner 74/100, Vetyver (1964) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Florentiner or Vetyver (1964)?

Florentiner projects furthest (Florentiner 63/100, Vetyver (1964) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Florentiner and Vetyver (1964) smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Petitgrain, Rosemary and Labdanum.

Is Florentiner or Vetyver (1964) better for summer or winter?

Florentiner suits daytime wear; Vetyver (1964) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Florentiner and Vetyver (1964)?

Florentiner features Bitter Orange, Sicilian Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lavender and Rosemary. Vetyver (1964) has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Aldehydes and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Iris and Laurels, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Russian Leather and Moss.