Himalaya vs Vespri Orientale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vespri Orientale takes 5 of 7 categories.
HimalayaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vespri OrientaleChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Himalaya2/7
Vespri Orientale5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Himalaya
- Community sentiment
- Vespri Orientale
- Longevity
- Himalaya
- Sillage & projection
- Vespri Orientale
- Value for money
- Vespri Orientale
- Versatility
- Vespri Orientale
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vespri Orientale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HimalayaCreedVespri OrientaleNobile 1942Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 2,938 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 87 votes
Have 33%Had 20%Want 47%
Category winnerHimalayaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
2,938 votes
34%Love
47%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
87 votes
Category winnerVespri OrientaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHimalaya
SillageVespri Orientale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVespri OrientaleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
powdery83%
musky74%
amber65%
aromatic56%
citrus100%
woody90%
mossy80%
aromatic70%
fresh spicy60%
earthy50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Calabrian bergamotGrapefruitSicilian Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Sandalwood
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskAmbergrisCedar
Top
Sicilian LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroliGrapefruit
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Jasmine
Base
MossSandalwoodCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Himalaya, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
Day100
Night38
Spring64
Summer100
Fall26
Winter5
Day100
Night24
Category winnerVespri OrientaleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,283
PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,246
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerVespri OrientaleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed Himalaya opens with an icy splash of Calabrian bergamot, tart grapefruit, and juicy Sicilian lemon, instantly calling to mind cold mountain air and chilled metal. As the bright citrus flare softens over the first half hour, a smooth heart of sandalwood emerges, adding a creamy, clean warmth that balances the fro…
Reviews →Vespri Orientale by Nobile 1942 opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot, and bitter neroli, creating a bright Italian citrus introduction. As the initial zesty splash settles on skin, soft jasmine emerges in the heart alongside a dry agarwood note. The base dries down into a quiet blend of cedar…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Himalaya or Vespri Orientale?
Vespri Orientale takes 5 of 7 categories. Himalaya is rated 4.06/5 from 2,938 votes; Vespri Orientale is rated 4.07/5 from 87 votes. Choose Himalaya for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vespri Orientale for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Himalaya or Vespri Orientale?
They last about the same: Himalaya 64/100, Vespri Orientale 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Himalaya or Vespri Orientale?
Vespri Orientale projects furthest (Vespri Orientale 62/100, Himalaya 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Himalaya and Vespri Orientale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon and Sandalwood.
Is Himalaya or Vespri Orientale better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vespri Orientale is the stronger pick. For winter, Himalaya is the stronger pick. Himalaya suits daytime wear; Vespri Orientale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Himalaya and Vespri Orientale?
Himalaya has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Cedar. Vespri Orientale has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.
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