Fragrance comparison

L'Insoumis vs Vetivera

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,490 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'Insoumis

Lalique

3.881,426 votes

Rank #1,329 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Vetivera

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.0064 votes

Rank #17,587 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Insoumis takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Insoumis
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vetivera
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Insoumis5/7

Vetivera2/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Insoumis
Community sentiment: L'Insoumis
Longevity: Vetivera
Sillage & projection: L'Insoumis
Value for money: L'Insoumis
Versatility: Vetivera
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Insoumis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'InsoumisLalique

VetiveraLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 1,426 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 35%

Category winnerL'InsoumisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,211 votes

42%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerL'InsoumisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVetivera

SillageL'Insoumis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerL'InsoumisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

green61%

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

earthy58%

citrus44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilRumBergamot

Heart

Clary SageLavenderBlack Pepper

Base

Woody NotesHaitian VetiverPatchouliMoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Haitian VetiverBlack Pepper

Base4 to 7 hours

Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vetivera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer47

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night76

Category winnerVetiveraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Men55

Unisex43

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,329

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews253

Overall rank#17,587

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerL'InsoumisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lalique L'Insoumis opens with an energetic splash of sharp basil and fresh bergamot, quickly joined by a boozy pour of dark rum. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance settles into a dry, herbal heart dominated by lavender and black pepper. It feels like walking through a damp, mossy forest after a autumn rainstorm, w…

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Vetivera by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum offers a crisp, dry take on roots and timber. Created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, the scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that quickly meets a prominent kick of crushed black pepper. At the center, Haitian vetiver brings a grassy, earthy, and lightly smoky character w…

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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, L'Insoumis or Vetivera?

L'Insoumis takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Insoumis is rated 3.88/5 from 1,426 votes; Vetivera is rated 4.00/5 from 64 votes. Choose L'Insoumis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vetivera for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Insoumis or Vetivera?

Vetivera lasts longest (Vetivera 73/100, L'Insoumis 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Insoumis or Vetivera?

L'Insoumis projects furthest (L'Insoumis 59/100, Vetivera 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Insoumis and Vetivera smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper and Haitian Vetiver.

Is L'Insoumis or Vetivera better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vetivera is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Insoumis is the stronger pick. Vetivera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Insoumis and Vetivera?

L'Insoumis has top notes of Basil, Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender and Black Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli and Moss. Vetivera has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Haitian Vetiver and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar.