Fragrance comparison

Kaff vs Raw Vetiver

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 392 ratings analysed

6 wins

Kaff

Tiziana Terenzi

4.01291 votes

Rank #5,944 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Raw Vetiver

Zara

3.66101 votes

Rank #11,912 Warm SpicyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaff takes 6 of 7 categories.

Kaff
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Raw Vetiver
Choose it for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Kaff6/7

Raw Vetiver1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KaffTiziana Terenzi

Raw VetiverZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 291 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 65%Had 19%Want 16%

Category winnerKaffRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

291 votes

29%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerKaffMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKaff

SillageKaff

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value85

Category winnerRaw VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

iris83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

earthy56%

warm spicy100%

earthy91%

iris83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, iris and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperWhite IrisPink PepperBergamotGinger

Heart

LeatherIrisOrris RootAmbergrisMagnolia

Base

VetiverCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

Ginger

Heart

Iris

Base

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger, Iris and 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

Summer55

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall61

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKaffMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex49

Women7

Men69

Unisex25

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,944

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#11,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerKaffHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tiziana Terenzi Kaff opens with a crisp, bracing blast of juniper and bergamot that immediately grabs your attention. As it settles on the skin, a dry, vegetal iris note emerges, carrying a distinct carrot seed quality rather than the usual sweet cosmetic powder. This cold, rooty iris is anchored by a smooth, clean le…

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Raw Vetiver opens more on ginger and airy spice than on vetiver, with iris adding a soft, slightly powdery texture through the middle. As it settles, a light earthy sweetness comes through, but this stays fairly sheer overall. It suits shoppers who want an easy warm-weather woody spicy scent, especially for spring and…

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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, Kaff or Raw Vetiver?

Kaff takes 6 of 7 categories. Kaff is rated 4.01/5 from 291 votes; Raw Vetiver is rated 3.66/5 from 101 votes. Choose Kaff for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Raw Vetiver for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kaff or Raw Vetiver?

Kaff lasts longest (Kaff 82/100, Raw Vetiver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaff or Raw Vetiver?

Kaff projects furthest (Kaff 74/100, Raw Vetiver 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaff and Raw Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, iris and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Kaff or Raw Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Raw Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaff is the stronger pick. Kaff suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaff and Raw Vetiver?

Kaff has top notes of Juniper, White Iris, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Orris Root and Ambergris, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Raw Vetiver has top notes of Ginger, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver.