Fragrance comparison

Lavish vs Vetyver (2003)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lavish

Boadicea the Victorious

4.52117 votes

Rank #5,042 WoodyCitrus

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73%scent match

Closely related

Vetyver (2003)

Lanvin

3.69153 votes

Rank #14,611 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavish takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lavish
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vetyver (2003)
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lavish6/7

Vetyver (2003)1/7

Ratings & consensus: Lavish
Community sentiment: Lavish
Longevity: Lavish
Sillage & projection: Lavish
Value for money: Vetyver (2003)
Versatility: Lavish
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lavish

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavishBoadicea the Victorious

Vetyver (2003)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerLavishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

21%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

117 votes

19%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerLavishMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLavish

SillageLavish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVetyver (2003)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

earthy44%

powdery30%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match73%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

OrangeNutmegRose

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

LimeJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

CarawayNutmegClovesBitter OrangeJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Nutmeg 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 season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall67

Winter36

Day100

Night57

Spring94

Summer100

Fall38

Winter10

Day100

Night20

Category winnerLavishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#14,611

PerfumerFrançois Robert, Lena Pierottie

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerLavishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lavish by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a crisp burst of lemon and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of nutmeg, orange, and subtle rose. Its dry-down rests on a dry vetiver base supported by cedarwood and amber. Designed for warm spring mornings and formal office settings, it offers a polished option for…

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Vetyver (2003) by Lanvin is a crisp, aromatic fragrance that leans heavily on bright citrus and clean, soapy green notes. It opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, settling into a gentle woody base. Ideal for casual spring and summer days, this scent offers a light, cooling experience that sits close to the sk…

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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, Lavish or Vetyver (2003)?

Lavish takes 6 of 7 categories. Lavish is rated 4.52/5 from 117 votes; Vetyver (2003) is rated 3.69/5 from 153 votes. Choose Lavish for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver (2003) for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lavish or Vetyver (2003)?

Lavish lasts longest (Lavish 80/100, Vetyver (2003) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavish or Vetyver (2003)?

Lavish projects furthest (Lavish 63/100, Vetyver (2003) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavish and Vetyver (2003) smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Vetiver.

Is Lavish or Vetyver (2003) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lavish is the stronger pick. For winter, Lavish is the stronger pick. Lavish suits daytime wear; Vetyver (2003) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavish and Vetyver (2003)?

Lavish has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. Vetyver (2003) has top notes of Lime, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Caraway, Nutmeg, Cloves and Bitter Orange, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.