Le Vetiver vs The Smart Set
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.
Le VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
The Smart SetChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Le Vetiver4/7
The Smart Set2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- Le Vetiver
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- The Smart Set
- Value for money
- Le Vetiver
- Versatility
- The Smart Set
- 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 VetiverLubinThe Smart SetM.INTWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 249 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%
Category winnerLe VetiverRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
54%Like
1%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
249 votes
36%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
70 votes
Category winnerLe VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageThe Smart Set
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe VetiverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
fresh spicy60%
earthy50%
Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitNeroliOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
ClovesPepperNutmeg
Base
VetiverWhite TobaccoMyrrhOlibanumVirginia Cedar
Top
PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CedarClovesPlum
Base
VetiverPatchouliCoffee
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cloves, Pepper 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 seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Spring77
Summer50
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night63
Category winnerThe Smart SetMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,700
PerfumerLucien Ferrero
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#16,654
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerLe VetiverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLe Vetiver by Lubin offers a crisp, rooty take on the classic woody-spicy genre. Opening with a bright blast of grapefruit and mandarin, it quickly settles into a sophisticated blend of cloves and nutmeg. This fragrance shines during autumn days, providing a dry, aromatic presence that feels both timeless and grounded…
Reviews →M.INT's The Smart Set opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper, crushed grapefruit peel, and bergamot before settling into crisp cedar needles and juicy plum. Formulated by Nathalie Lorson in 2016, this unisex scent anchors its fruity spice on damp vetiver, earthy patchouli, and roasted coffee beans. It wears clean for…
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, Le Vetiver or The Smart Set?
Le Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Vetiver is rated 4.07/5 from 249 votes; The Smart Set is rated 3.94/5 from 70 votes. Choose Le Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose The Smart Set for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Le Vetiver or The Smart Set?
They last about the same: Le Vetiver 69/100, The Smart Set 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Le Vetiver or The Smart Set?
The Smart Set projects furthest (The Smart Set 65/100, Le Vetiver 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le Vetiver and The Smart Set smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cloves, Pepper and Vetiver.
Is Le Vetiver or The Smart Set better for summer or winter?
For summer, Le Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Vetiver is the stronger pick. The Smart Set suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Vetiver and The Smart Set?
Le Vetiver has top notes of Grapefruit, Neroli, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cloves, Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, White Tobacco, Myrrh and Olibanum. The Smart Set has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves and Plum, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Coffee.
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