Fragrance comparison

Le Vetiver vs Virgin Mint

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 295 ratings analysed

6 wins

Le Vetiver

Carven

4.20148 votes

Rank #5,664 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Virgin Mint

Carolina Herrera

4.13147 votes

Rank #8,548 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories.

Le Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virgin Mint
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Vetiver6/7

Virgin Mint0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le VetiverCarven

Virgin MintCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 42%Had 19%Want 40%

4.13/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerLe VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

148 votes

43%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLe Vetiver

SillageLe Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value33

Category winnerLe VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

green60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

citrus65%

musky53%

woody42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WormwoodMintMandarin OrangeGeraniumLavender

Heart

VetiverGinSpicesPatchouli

Base

French labdanumMusk

Top20-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

VetiverGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MintWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Virgin Mint, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall69

Winter40

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night21

Category winnerLe VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

Men42

Unisex52

Women6

Casual 47%Work 35%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#8,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerLe VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carven Le Vetiver opens with a bitter splash of wormwood, chilled mint, and sweet mandarin orange. The green top quickly shifts into a dry heart of Haitian vetiver, clear gin, and subtle spices. As the wearing progresses, patchouli and French labdanum build a soapy, earthy base that stays close to the skin. It wears c…

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Carolina Herrera Virgin Mint delivers an immediate shock of cold green air. Crushed Moroccan spearmint leads the charge. It smells like real torn garden herbs rather than sugary candy or hotel toothpaste. Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange brighten the initial spray with a sharp citrus burst. Within thirty min…

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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, Le Vetiver or Virgin Mint?

Le Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories. Le Vetiver is rated 4.20/5 from 148 votes; Virgin Mint is rated 4.13/5 from 147 votes. Choose Le Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virgin Mint for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Vetiver or Virgin Mint?

Le Vetiver lasts longest (Le Vetiver 71/100, Virgin Mint 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Vetiver or Virgin Mint?

Le Vetiver projects furthest (Le Vetiver 62/100, Virgin Mint 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Vetiver and Virgin Mint smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Le Vetiver or Virgin Mint better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Vetiver is the stronger pick. Le Vetiver suits daytime wear; Virgin Mint suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Vetiver and Virgin Mint?

Le Vetiver has top notes of Wormwood, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Geranium, heart notes of Vetiver, Gin, Spices and Patchouli, a base of French labdanum and Musk. Virgin Mint has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Mint and White Musk.