Fragrance comparison

Kyoto vs mark White Vetiver

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kyoto

Guy Bouchara

2.001 votes

Rank #73,348 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

mark White Vetiver

mark.

3.8475 votes

Rank #17,794 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kyoto takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kyoto
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
mark White Vetiver
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kyoto3/4

mark White Vetiver1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KyotoGuy Bouchara

mark White Vetivermark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

3.84/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

36%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKyoto

SillageKyoto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

cacao61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPlumPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomTuberoseIris

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPatchouliOakmossAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

PlumPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseCacaoJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

PatchouliVetiver

Category winnerKyotoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring42

Summer47

Fall79

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnermark White VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guy Bouchara Kyoto delivers a classic French surprise. It smells much deeper than a simple modern fruit basket. The first spray releases bright bergamot and tangy mandarin orange alongside lush, velvet-skinned plum and peach. Minutes later, the sparkle subsides. A rich heart of orange blossom and buttery tuberose unfo…

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mark White Vetiver by mark. is an oriental floral fragrance built around an unexpected contrast between heady white florals and dry woods. Despite the name, this scent is not a traditional grassy green vetiver. It opens with juicy plum, sharp pink pepper, and a quick splash of mandarin orange. The heart introduces a b…

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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, Kyoto or mark White Vetiver?

Kyoto takes 3 of 4 categories. Kyoto is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; mark White Vetiver is rated 3.84/5 from 75 votes. Choose Kyoto for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose mark White Vetiver for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kyoto or mark White Vetiver?

Kyoto lasts longest (Kyoto 100/100, mark White Vetiver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kyoto or mark White Vetiver?

Kyoto projects furthest (Kyoto 75/100, mark White Vetiver 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kyoto and mark White Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Plum, Tuberose and Vetiver.

Is Kyoto or mark White Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Kyoto suits day or night wear; mark White Vetiver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kyoto and mark White Vetiver?

Kyoto has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Plum and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Amber. mark White Vetiver has top notes of Plum, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Cacao and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.