Fragrance comparison

Laurels Fig vs Vetyver (1964)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Laurels Fig

Sanchez

4.388 votes

Rank #36,118 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver (1964)

Lanvin

4.6712 votes

Rank #32,833 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laurels Fig takes 3 of 4 categories.

Laurels Fig
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vetyver (1964)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Laurels Fig3/4

Vetyver (1964)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Laurels Fig
Sillage & projection: Laurels Fig
Value for money: Laurels Fig
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetyver (1964)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Laurels FigSanchez

Vetyver (1964)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityLaurels Fig

SillageLaurels Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value31

Category winnerLaurels FigBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

musky69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperLaurelsBergamotOrangeFig

Heart

CypressJasmineFreesiaIris

Base

CashmeranLabdanumAmberMusk

Top

BergamotPetitgrainAldehydesRosemaryLemonOrange

Heart

JasmineCloveIrisLaurelsRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon

Base

VetiverPatchouliRussian LeatherMossLabdanumCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLaurels, Bergamot, Orange and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetyver (1964)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laurels Fig by Sanchez opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot, crushed juniper berries, and green laurel leaves. The heart turns drier as aromatic cypress and clean freesia take over, balancing the green sap of fig against a light floral backdrop. As it settles onto skin, cashmeran and warm labdanum build a soft …

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Lanvin Vetyver (1964) is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that centers on a classic, earth-forward vetiver profile. It opens with sharp citrus and green herbs before settling into a complex, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate traditional, clean-cut compositions for professional or formal daytime wear …

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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, Laurels Fig or Vetyver (1964)?

Laurels Fig takes 3 of 4 categories. Laurels Fig is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Vetyver (1964) is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Laurels Fig for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vetyver (1964) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laurels Fig or Vetyver (1964)?

Laurels Fig lasts longest (Laurels Fig 83/100, Vetyver (1964) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laurels Fig or Vetyver (1964)?

Laurels Fig projects furthest (Laurels Fig 75/100, Vetyver (1964) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laurels Fig and Vetyver (1964) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Laurels, Bergamot, Orange and Jasmine.

Is Laurels Fig or Vetyver (1964) better for summer or winter?

Laurels Fig suits day or night wear; Vetyver (1964) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laurels Fig and Vetyver (1964)?

Laurels Fig has top notes of Juniper, Laurels, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Jasmine, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cashmeran, Labdanum, Amber and Musk. Vetyver (1964) has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Aldehydes and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Iris and Laurels, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Russian Leather and Moss.