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Gris Polaire vs Vetiver Moderno

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

Updated 29 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Gris Polaire

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

  • Vetiver Moderno

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gris Polaire2/4
Vetiver Moderno2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vetiver Moderno
Sillage & projection
Gris Polaire
Value for money
Gris Polaire
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vetiver Moderno

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gris PolaireÉlixir Privé
Vetiver ModernoProfumi del Forte
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
4.50/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
44%Like
22%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

60%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityVetiver Moderno

SillageGris Polaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value61
Category winnerGris PolaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
woody92%
white floral84%
violet77%
fresh69%
amber61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
earthy77%
floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
VioletStrawberryJasmine
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIris
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodAldehydesGrapefruitWhite MuskVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitLemonStrawberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationLily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavenderJasmineRose
Base4 to 8 hours
VetiverCedarWhite MuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris. Durations are only published for Vetiver Moderno, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer83
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer56
Fall89
Winter33
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men22
Unisex11
Women67
Men30
Unisex70
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,042

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,668

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVetiver ModernoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gris Polaire by Élixir Privé is a powdery, floral-woody fragrance built around soft violet petals, sweet strawberry, and crisp aldehydes. It opens with an airy burst of fresh jasmine and ripe red fruit before settling into a velvety heart of iris and lily of the valley. As it warms on the skin, smooth sandalwood, clea…

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Vetiver Moderno by Profumi del Forte offers a fresh, distinctive spin on a classic earthy note. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and crisp lemon, softened unexpectedly by a sweet touch of ripe strawberry. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a powdery bouquet of iris, lavender, carnation, an…

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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, Gris Polaire or Vetiver Moderno?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gris Polaire is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Vetiver Moderno is rated 4.50/5 from 20 votes. Choose Gris Polaire for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gris Polaire or Vetiver Moderno?

Vetiver Moderno lasts longest (Vetiver Moderno 78/100, Gris Polaire 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gris Polaire or Vetiver Moderno?

Gris Polaire projects furthest (Gris Polaire 68/100, Vetiver Moderno 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gris Polaire and Vetiver Moderno smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris.

Is Gris Polaire or Vetiver Moderno better for summer or winter?

Gris Polaire suits daytime wear; Vetiver Moderno suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gris Polaire and Vetiver Moderno?

Gris Polaire has top notes of Violet, Strawberry and Jasmine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Aldehydes. Vetiver Moderno has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Strawberry, heart notes of Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk and Ambergris.

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