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Forum Movement vs Vetiver Elemi

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

Updated 112 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Forum Movement

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Vetiver Elemi

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Forum Movement2/4
Vetiver Elemi2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vetiver Elemi
Sillage & projection
Forum Movement
Value for money
Forum Movement
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vetiver Elemi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Forum MovementTufi Duek
Vetiver ElemiThe 7 Virtues
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 67%Had 17%Want 17%
3.71/ 5 · 106 votes
Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

29%Love
43%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityVetiver Elemi

SillageForum Movement

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value50
Category winnerForum MovementBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
whiskey61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
earthy53%
balsamic42%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
NutmegBergamotCardamom
Heart
WhiskeyRumAmber
Base
VetiverMossSandalwood
Top
elemiBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
GeraniumCardamomCuminNutmegJasmineRose
Base
VetiverCedarMossAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Cardamom and Amber. 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
Summer17
Fall100
Winter33
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer78
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men24
Unisex63
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,882

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerVetiver ElemiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forum Movement by Tufi Duek opens with a sharp burst of bergamot backed by warm cardamom and grated nutmeg. The scent shifts quickly into a dark heart of whiskey and amber, settling over a dry base of vetiver and moss. Designed for cool autumn evenings, it offers a boozy, spicy trail suited for casual night outs.

Reviews →

Vetiver Elemi opens with a brisk grapefruit and elemi snap, then settles into a green, spicy vetiver with a dry, slightly smoky edge. It reads airy at first, then earthier and more herbal as it wears. This is a good fit for someone who likes fresh woods with some bite rather than a soft or sweet vetiver. Sample first …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Forum Movement or Vetiver Elemi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Forum Movement is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Vetiver Elemi is rated 3.71/5 from 106 votes. Choose Forum Movement for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vetiver Elemi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Forum Movement or Vetiver Elemi?

Vetiver Elemi lasts longest (Vetiver Elemi 61/100, Forum Movement 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forum Movement or Vetiver Elemi?

Forum Movement projects furthest (Forum Movement 54/100, Vetiver Elemi 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forum Movement and Vetiver Elemi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Cardamom and Amber.

Is Forum Movement or Vetiver Elemi better for summer or winter?

Forum Movement suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forum Movement and Vetiver Elemi?

Forum Movement has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Whiskey, Rum and Amber, a base of Vetiver, Moss and Sandalwood. Vetiver Elemi has top notes of elemi, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Cumin and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Amber.

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