Fragrance comparison

Here I Am vs Vetiver In Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Here I Am

Phytoderm

4.3343 votes

Rank #26,849 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Vetiver In Black

Toni Cabal

4.673 votes

Rank #51,068 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Here I Am
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vetiver In Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Here I Am2/4

Vetiver In Black2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vetiver In Black
Sillage & projection: Vetiver In Black
Value for money: Here I Am
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Here I Am

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Here I AmPhytoderm

Vetiver In BlackToni Cabal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityVetiver In Black

SillageVetiver In Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHere I AmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon ZestRhubarb

Heart

LavenderSage

Base

AmberIndonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian Vetiver

Top

BergamotRhubarb

Heart

VetiverIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Base

White MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer45

Fall100

Winter91

Day88

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,068

PerfumerToni Cabal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHere I AmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Here I Am by Phytoderm is a sharp, aromatic fougere built on zesty lemon and earthy vetiver. It strikes a balance between professional utility and casual freshness, making it a reliable pick for daily wear. While it stays relatively close to the skin, the blend of sage and patchouli gives it a solid, masculine charact…

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Toni Cabal Vetiver In Black opens with a sharp, green splash of bergamot and sour rhubarb. Unlike standard vetiver scents that lean dry and dusty, this woody aquatic composition has a damp, fresh grass quality. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the earthy indonesian patchouli leaf emerges, adding depth without fee…

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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, Here I Am or Vetiver In Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Here I Am is rated 4.33/5 from 43 votes; Vetiver In Black is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Here I Am for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetiver In Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Here I Am or Vetiver In Black?

Vetiver In Black lasts longest (Vetiver In Black 80/100, Here I Am 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Here I Am or Vetiver In Black?

Vetiver In Black projects furthest (Vetiver In Black 75/100, Here I Am 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Here I Am and Vetiver In Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Here I Am or Vetiver In Black better for summer or winter?

Here I Am suits evening wear; Vetiver In Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Here I Am and Vetiver In Black?

Here I Am has top notes of Lemon Zest and Rhubarb, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver. Vetiver In Black has top notes of Bergamot and Rhubarb, heart notes of Vetiver and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of White Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.