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Kochi vs Vetyver (1964)

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

Updated 23 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kochi takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Kochi

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Vetyver (1964)

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kochi3/5
Vetyver (1964)2/5
Ratings & consensus
Vetyver (1964)
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Kochi
Sillage & projection
Kochi
Value for money
Kochi
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vetyver (1964)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
KochiProad
Vetyver (1964)Lanvin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%
4.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%
Category winnerVetyver (1964)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityKochi

SillageKochi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value31
Category winnerKochiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green92%
woody84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
BergamotPetitgrainSweet OrangeYuzu
Heart2 to 4 hours
GrassJasmineMimosaRosePeonyIris
Base3 to 6 hours
MuskWater NotesCedarVetiverHinoki Wood
Top
BergamotPetitgrainAldehydesRosemaryLemonOrange
Heart
JasmineCloveIrisLaurelsRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon
Base
VetiverPatchouliRussian LeatherMossLabdanumCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Kochi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter17
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer40
Fall20
Winter20
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men20
Unisex80
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,898

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetyver (1964)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kochi by Proad takes its name from Japan's premier yuzu-growing prefecture, delivering an airy blend of tart citrus, lush foliage, and serene woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, bergamot, and sweet orange accented by bitter petitgrain. Rather than staying a simple fruit spray, it quickly shifts into…

Reviews →

Lanvin Vetyver (1964) is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that centers on a classic, earth-forward vetiver profile. It opens with sharp citrus and green herbs before settling into a complex, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate traditional, clean-cut compositions for professional or formal daytime wear …

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, Kochi or Vetyver (1964)?

Kochi takes 3 of 5 categories. Kochi is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Vetyver (1964) is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Kochi for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver (1964) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kochi or Vetyver (1964)?

Kochi lasts longest (Kochi 66/100, Vetyver (1964) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kochi or Vetyver (1964)?

Kochi projects furthest (Kochi 56/100, Vetyver (1964) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kochi and Vetyver (1964) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Kochi or Vetyver (1964) better for summer or winter?

Kochi suits daytime wear; Vetyver (1964) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kochi and Vetyver (1964)?

Kochi has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Sweet Orange and Yuzu, heart notes of Grass, Jasmine, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Musk, Water Notes, Cedar and Vetiver. Vetyver (1964) has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Aldehydes and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Iris and Laurels, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Russian Leather and Moss.

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