Fragrance comparison

Kopi Luwak vs Vétiver d'Or

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kopi Luwak

Pictura Fragrans

3.5564 votes

Rank #26,335 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Vétiver d'Or

Pro Fragrantia

3.502 votes

Rank #63,442 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kopi Luwak takes 4 of 4 categories.

Kopi Luwak
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vétiver d'Or
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kopi Luwak4/4

Vétiver d'Or0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kopi LuwakPictura Fragrans

Vétiver d'OrPro Fragrantia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

15%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

21%Hate

52 votes

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityKopi Luwak

SillageKopi Luwak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value38

Category winnerKopi LuwakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

coffee69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoffeeMapleSyrupAlmond

Heart

Kopi Luwak CoffeeCivetNutmegSandalwoodEugenol

Base

Dark PatchouliVanillaSmokeTonka BeanIncenseOudAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

AlmondCaramel

Heart1 to 2 hours

MapleArganSyrupTuberose

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVetiverVanillaLeatherAmberTonka BeanMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMaple, Syrup, Almond and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Vétiver d'Or, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer15

Fall100

Winter95

Day88

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex69

Women4

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,335

PerfumerDL Jenkins

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#63,442

PerfumerThomas Nipkow

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKopi LuwakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kopi Luwak by Pictura Fragrans is a bold, divisive coffee-forward scent. It layers dark roasted beans with maple syrup and animalic civet notes to create a distinct, humid atmosphere. This extrait de parfum suits experienced collectors who enjoy challenging, dark gourmand profiles that prioritize raw, sensory realism …

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Vétiver d'Or by Pro Fragrantia balances rich confectionery warmth with an earthy, rooted base. The opening pairs nutty almond with melted caramel, creating a sweet, nutty introduction that feels creamy rather than sugary. Soon after, hints of maple and syrup emerge alongside lush tuberose and argan, adding depth to th…

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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, Kopi Luwak or Vétiver d'Or?

Kopi Luwak takes 4 of 4 categories. Kopi Luwak is rated 3.55/5 from 64 votes; Vétiver d'Or is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Kopi Luwak for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vétiver d'Or for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kopi Luwak or Vétiver d'Or?

Kopi Luwak lasts longest (Kopi Luwak 84/100, Vétiver d'Or 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kopi Luwak or Vétiver d'Or?

Kopi Luwak projects furthest (Kopi Luwak 75/100, Vétiver d'Or 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kopi Luwak and Vétiver d'Or smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Maple, Syrup, Almond and Sandalwood.

Is Kopi Luwak or Vétiver d'Or better for summer or winter?

Kopi Luwak suits evening wear; Vétiver d'Or suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kopi Luwak and Vétiver d'Or?

Kopi Luwak has top notes of Coffee, Maple, Syrup and Almond, heart notes of Kopi Luwak Coffee, Civet, Nutmeg and Sandalwood, a base of Dark Patchouli, Vanilla, Smoke and Tonka Bean. Vétiver d'Or has top notes of Almond and Caramel, heart notes of Maple, Argan, Syrup and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Leather.