Hortus Sanitatis vs Keriver Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hortus Sanitatis takes 3 of 4 categories.
Hortus SanitatisChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Keriver VetiverChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hortus Sanitatis3/4
Keriver Vetiver1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hortus Sanitatis
- Sillage & projection
- Hortus Sanitatis
- Value for money
- Keriver Vetiver
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hortus Sanitatis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Hortus SanitatisGucciKeriver VetiverKerzon ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 117 votes
Have 25%Had 3%Want 72%
5.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate71%Love
9%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
117 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHortus Sanitatis
SillageHortus Sanitatis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKeriver VetiverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
earthy58%
green44%
leather30%
woody100%
leather65%
green30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, leather and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PapyrusVetiverGingerCedar
No top / heart / base split published
Top
PapyrusCalabrian bergamotCardamomGrapefruitIncense
Heart
Vetiver
Base
CedarHaitian VetiverAmberwood
InformationalShared notesPapyrus, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Hortus Sanitatis, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer32
Fall100
Winter70
Day82
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,058
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#39,628
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHortus SanitatisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGucci Hortus Sanitatis is a focused woody and aromatic Eau de Parfum built around dry papyrus, earthy vetiver, sharp ginger, and cedar. From the first spray, it presents a crisp, medicinal freshness where zesty ginger slices through parched, papery woods. As it settles, green and earthy tones take over, delivering the…
Reviews →Keriver Vetiver by Kerzon Paris opens with sharp Calabrian bergamot and bitter grapefruit, quickly cut by crushed cardamom. Soon after, papyrus and dry Haitian vetiver take over the mid notes, bringing a smoky, papery green texture that sits close to your skin. Dark cedar and warm amberwood settle into the base, keepi…
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, Hortus Sanitatis or Keriver Vetiver?
Hortus Sanitatis takes 3 of 4 categories. Hortus Sanitatis is rated 4.33/5 from 117 votes; Keriver Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Hortus Sanitatis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Keriver Vetiver for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hortus Sanitatis or Keriver Vetiver?
Hortus Sanitatis lasts longest (Hortus Sanitatis 77/100, Keriver Vetiver 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hortus Sanitatis or Keriver Vetiver?
Hortus Sanitatis projects furthest (Hortus Sanitatis 68/100, Keriver Vetiver 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hortus Sanitatis and Keriver Vetiver smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and green accords. Common notes include Papyrus, Vetiver and Cedar.
Is Hortus Sanitatis or Keriver Vetiver better for summer or winter?
Hortus Sanitatis suits evening wear; Keriver Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hortus Sanitatis and Keriver Vetiver?
Hortus Sanitatis features Papyrus, Vetiver, Ginger and Cedar. Keriver Vetiver has top notes of Papyrus, Calabrian bergamot, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver and Amberwood.
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