Fragrance comparison

Kunashir vs Vetiver Sensuel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,166 ratings analysed

Kunashir

Nimere Parfums

3.9111 votes

Rank #55,485 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Vetiver Sensuel

Mancera

4.181,155 votes

Rank #1,943 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kunashir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver Sensuel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kunashir1/5

Vetiver Sensuel4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KunashirNimere Parfums

Vetiver SensuelMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 23%Want 60%

4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerVetiver SensuelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

82%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

46%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,155 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Sensuel

SillageKunashir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerVetiver SensuelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

green48%

herbal30%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

earthy42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLimeGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

BasilLemon VerbenaMint

Base

JasmineVetiverOakmossWhite MuskPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MintOrchidPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Mint and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,485

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,943

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kunashir by Nimere Parfums is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance that highlights a crisp blend of bergamot, lime, and grapefruit. Designed for both men and women, this 2015 release offers a sharp, clean profile that works especially well during hot summer days. Its blend of herbs and citrus creates a refreshing, invi…

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Vetiver Sensuel by Mancera cuts through sticky weather with an energetic burst of crushed lime, tart lemon, and sharp black pepper. This is not a dusty antique shop scent. Instead, crisp mint leaves and a dewy orchid accord soften the grassy profile into something silky and bright. As the fragrance settles, a clean ve…

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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, Kunashir or Vetiver Sensuel?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 4 of 5 categories. Kunashir is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Kunashir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kunashir or Vetiver Sensuel?

Vetiver Sensuel lasts longest (Vetiver Sensuel 70/100, Kunashir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kunashir or Vetiver Sensuel?

Kunashir projects furthest (Kunashir 61/100, Vetiver Sensuel 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kunashir and Vetiver Sensuel smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Mint and Vetiver.

Is Kunashir or Vetiver Sensuel better for summer or winter?

Kunashir suits daytime wear; Vetiver Sensuel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kunashir and Vetiver Sensuel?

Kunashir has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Basil, Lemon Verbena and Mint, a base of Jasmine, Vetiver, Oakmoss and White Musk. Vetiver Sensuel has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Orchid and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, White Musk and Oakmoss.