Fragrance comparison

Inferno vs Vetyver Vanille

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Inferno

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.836 votes

Rank #50,050 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inferno takes 3 of 3 categories.

Inferno
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Inferno3/3

Vetyver Vanille0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InfernoSultan Pasha Attars

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

14%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityInferno

SillageInferno

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

amber100%

musky92%

citrus84%

woody77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

LavenderDamask RoseBlack CurrantNeroliJasmineBlack PepperTonka Bean

Base

TobaccoPatchouliIncenseThailand OudMuskOakmossLabdanumSiam Benzoin

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

TobaccoWoodsy NotesSpicy Notes

Base3 to 5 hours

VetyverVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Vetyver Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,050

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerInfernoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inferno is a dense, resinous fragrance centered on a powerful tobacco note. It opens with sharp citrus before moving into a complex heart of rose and spice. The base is where the scent truly settles, blending dark Thailand oud with animalic castoreum. It is a bold, challenging perfume intended for experienced wearers …

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Vetyver Vanille by Le Jardin Retrouve pairs crisp citrus with rooty woods and smooth warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant sparkle that feels bright and aromatic. As the brisk opening settles, dry tobacco leaves and warm spicy notes emerge alongside textured woods…

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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, Inferno or Vetyver Vanille?

Inferno takes 3 of 3 categories. Inferno is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Inferno for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Inferno or Vetyver Vanille?

Inferno lasts longest (Inferno 86/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inferno or Vetyver Vanille?

Inferno projects furthest (Inferno 75/100, Vetyver Vanille 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inferno and Vetyver Vanille smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Tobacco.

Is Inferno or Vetyver Vanille better for summer or winter?

Inferno suits evening wear; Vetyver Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inferno and Vetyver Vanille?

Inferno has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Damask Rose, Black Currant and Neroli, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Incense and Thailand Oud. Vetyver Vanille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Woodsy Notes and Spicy Notes, a base of Vetyver and Vanille.