Fragrance comparison

Light Him vs Mr. Vetiver

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 407 ratings analysed

6 wins

Light Him

Trussardi

4.1958 votes

Rank #29,606 CitrusWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Light Him takes 6 of 7 categories.

Light Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mr. Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Light Him6/7

Mr. Vetiver1/7

Ratings & consensus: Light Him
Community sentiment: Light Him
Longevity: Light Him
Sillage & projection: Light Him
Value for money: Light Him
Versatility: Light Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mr. Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Light HimTrussardi

Mr. VetiverUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 28%Had 39%Want 32%

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerLight HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

22%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

349 votes

Category winnerLight HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLight Him

SillageLight Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value47

Category winnerLight HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeYuzuSageGrapefruit

Heart

GingerPaprikaCardamom

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarIrisVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

CardamomTarragonLimeBasilGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Geranium

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverRed Chilli PepperAmberwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lime, Grapefruit and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Mr. Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night39

Category winnerLight HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Men64

Unisex34

Women2

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,606

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerMr. VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Trussardi Light Him opens with a bright flash of yuzu, bergamot, and bitter basil before shifting into a dryer heart of ginger and paprika. Cedar, vetiver, and oak moss anchor the base, giving this 1997 creation a crisp, woody backbone. It suits humid summer mornings and casual office wear when heavy scents feel overw…

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Mr. Vetiver by Une Nuit Nomade flips traditional woody earthy expectations on their head. It opens with a vibrant splash of tart lime and crushed green basil leaves before a burst of cracked cardamom pods takes control. The heart introduces dry geranium, keeping the blend crisp rather than soapy. Underneath, clean gra…

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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, Light Him or Mr. Vetiver?

Light Him takes 6 of 7 categories. Light Him is rated 4.19/5 from 58 votes; Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes. Choose Light Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Light Him or Mr. Vetiver?

They last about the same: Light Him 62/100, Mr. Vetiver 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Light Him or Mr. Vetiver?

Light Him projects furthest (Light Him 58/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Light Him and Mr. Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Lime, Grapefruit and Cardamom.

Is Light Him or Mr. Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Light Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr. Vetiver is the stronger pick. Light Him suits daytime wear; Mr. Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Light Him and Mr. Vetiver?

Light Him has top notes of Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Paprika and Cardamom, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Iris and Vetiver. Mr. Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom, Tarragon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Red Chilli Pepper, Amberwood and Oakmoss.