Fragrance comparison

Kokorico by Night vs Vetiver Terra

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 627 ratings analysed

Kokorico by Night

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.81359 votes

Rank #28,172 GreenCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vetiver Terra

Adolfo Dominguez

3.86268 votes

Rank #15,755 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Terra takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kokorico by Night
Choose it for a green and cacao character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vetiver Terra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Kokorico by Night2/7

Vetiver Terra5/7

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver Terra
Community sentiment: Vetiver Terra
Longevity: Kokorico by Night
Sillage & projection: Kokorico by Night
Value for money: Vetiver Terra
Versatility: Vetiver Terra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver Terra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kokorico by NightJean Paul Gaultier

Vetiver TerraAdolfo Dominguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 359 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 59%Had 10%Want 31%

Category winnerVetiver TerraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

359 votes

26%Love

51%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

241 votes

Category winnerVetiver TerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKokorico by Night

SillageKokorico by Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value76

Category winnerVetiver TerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

cacao92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both green, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Cacao PodFig LeafRhubarb

Base

Tonka BeanWoody Notes

Top

BergamotFig LeafViolet Leaves

Heart

VetiverCedarJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanCaramelMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Fig Leaf and Tonka Bean. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVetiver TerraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men84

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,172

PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVetiver TerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico by Night offers a dark twist on the original woody cocoa blend. It opens with sharp bergamot before settling into a warm mix of raw cacao pod, fresh fig leaf, and tart rhubarb. Designed for evening wear during colder months, this scent suits men who appreciate green gourmands.

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Vetiver Terra by Adolfo Dominguez is a Woody fragrance for men. Vetiver Terra was launched in 2023. Top notes are Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Violet Leaves; middle notes are Vetiver, Cedar and Jasmine; base notes are Tonka Bean, Caramel and Musk.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kokorico by Night or Vetiver Terra?

Vetiver Terra takes 5 of 7 categories. Kokorico by Night is rated 3.81/5 from 359 votes; Vetiver Terra is rated 3.86/5 from 268 votes. Choose Kokorico by Night for a green and cacao character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Vetiver Terra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kokorico by Night or Vetiver Terra?

Kokorico by Night lasts longest (Kokorico by Night 71/100, Vetiver Terra 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kokorico by Night or Vetiver Terra?

Kokorico by Night projects furthest (Kokorico by Night 64/100, Vetiver Terra 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kokorico by Night and Vetiver Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Tonka Bean.

Is Kokorico by Night or Vetiver Terra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kokorico by Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Kokorico by Night is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kokorico by Night and Vetiver Terra?

Kokorico by Night has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Cacao Pod, Fig Leaf and Rhubarb, a base of Tonka Bean and Woody Notes. Vetiver Terra has top notes of Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Caramel and Musk.