Fragrance comparison

Indian Vetiver vs Sabotage

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Indian Vetiver

Bath & Body Works

4.009 votes

Rank #36,534 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sabotage

Ayala Moriel

4.605 votes

Rank #34,904 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sabotage takes 2 of 2 categories.

Indian Vetiver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sabotage
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Indian Vetiver0/2

Sabotage2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Sabotage
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sabotage

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Indian VetiverBath & Body Works

SabotageAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

60%Love

40%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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSabotage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

tobacco65%

earthy53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverAmalfi LemonTobaccoNutmegGrapefruitPepper

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Amalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange FlowerLemon TreePepperWater NotesTobaccoTonka BeanVetyver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Tobacco and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#34,904

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSabotageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Indian Vetiver by Bath & Body Works is a woody spicy scent that centers on a crisp, grassy vetiver note. It brings a clean, masculine edge with citrus and pepper that suits casual daily wear. While it has a niche feel, its performance and accessibility make it a standout option for those who enjoy fresh, earthy fragra…

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Sabotage opens sharper than its polished note list suggests, with a bitter citrus flash that quickly settles into lemony, soapy freshness. As it dries, tonka, soft tobacco and vetiver give it a grounded, clean masculine shape. It suits someone who likes citrus with texture rather than a bright cologne effect. The ove…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Indian Vetiver or Sabotage?

Sabotage takes 2 of 2 categories. Indian Vetiver is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Sabotage is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Indian Vetiver for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sabotage for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Indian Vetiver or Sabotage?

Sabotage projects furthest (Sabotage 83/100, Indian Vetiver 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indian Vetiver and Sabotage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Tobacco and Pepper.

Is Indian Vetiver or Sabotage better for summer or winter?

Indian Vetiver suits daytime wear; Sabotage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indian Vetiver and Sabotage?

Indian Vetiver features Vetiver, Amalfi Lemon, Tobacco, Nutmeg and Grapefruit. Sabotage features Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Lemon Tree and Pepper.