L’Etrog vs Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
L’EtrogChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.
Bvlgari Man Terrae EssenceChoose it for a earthy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
L’Etrog3/7
Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Etrog
- Community sentiment
- L’Etrog
- Longevity
- Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence
- Versatility
- L’Etrog
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’EtrogArquisteBvlgari Man Terrae EssenceBvlgariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%
3.73/ 5 · 1,881 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerL’EtrogRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
51%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
142 votes
41%Love
27%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
7%Hate
1,559 votes
Category winnerL’EtrogMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBvlgari Man Terrae Essence
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBvlgari Man Terrae EssenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
sweet77%
green69%
fresh61%
earthy100%
citrus86%
woody72%
aromatic58%
amber44%
iris30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CitronDatesPalm LeafMyrtleVetiverWoody Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CitronCalamansi
Heart
VetiverOrris
Base
Earthy NotesStyrax
InformationalShared notesCitron and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall45
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Spring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL’EtrogMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,243
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux, Yann Vasnier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,495
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews111
Category winnerBvlgari Man Terrae EssenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL’Etrog opens with a thick burst of Calabrian citron that smells sour, zesty, and pleasantly bitter rather than like lemon candy. Green myrtle and snappy palm leaf keep the top notes vegetal and crisp before the heart softens into the sticky sweetness of date fruit. As the citrus settles, dry vetiver and weathered woo…
Reviews →Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence is a dry, earthy woody scent with a bright citron and calamansi lift before vetiver, orris, styrax and soil-like warmth take over. It reads mature, masculine and outdoorsy, with a grounded calm that suits wearers who like texture over sweetness. Sample first if you dislike earthy or slightly…
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, L’Etrog or Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. L’Etrog is rated 4.06/5 from 142 votes; Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence is rated 3.73/5 from 1,881 votes. Choose L’Etrog for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer. Choose Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence for a earthy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, L’Etrog or Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence?
Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence lasts longest (Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence 71/100, L’Etrog 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Etrog or Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence?
Projection is very close: L’Etrog 58/100, Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence 58/100 for sillage.
Do L’Etrog and Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citron and Vetiver.
Is L’Etrog or Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence better for summer or winter?
For summer, L’Etrog is the stronger pick. For winter, Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Etrog and Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence?
L’Etrog features Citron, Dates, Palm Leaf, Myrtle and Vetiver. Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence has top notes of Citron and Calamansi, heart notes of Vetiver and Orris, a base of Earthy Notes and Styrax.
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