Fragrance comparison

Lignum Vitae vs Vetiver Sensuel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,952 ratings analysed

Lignum Vitae

BeauFort London

4.03797 votes

Rank #3,312 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vetiver Sensuel

Mancera

4.181,155 votes

Rank #1,943 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lignum Vitae
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Vetiver Sensuel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lignum Vitae1/7

Vetiver Sensuel5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lignum VitaeBeauFort London

Vetiver SensuelMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 797 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerVetiver SensuelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

797 votes

46%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,155 votes

Category winnerVetiver SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Sensuel

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value56

Category winnerVetiver SensuelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

marine74%

sweet65%

salty56%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

earthy42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BiscuitCitronSea NotesLimeGingerCaramelBergamotJuniper

Heart

PepperGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

Base

Sea SaltVanillaOakmossSandAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MintOrchidPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLignum VitaeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex73

Women10

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#1,943

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BeauFort London's Lignum Vitae opens with a striking contrast of warm ginger biscuit and sharp citron zest, immediately set against a cool sea breeze. As the golden pastry sweetness settles, salty marine notes and crushed black pepper cut through the gourmand rich top notes, preventing it from leaning too cloying. It …

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Vetiver Sensuel by Mancera cuts through sticky weather with an energetic burst of crushed lime, tart lemon, and sharp black pepper. This is not a dusty antique shop scent. Instead, crisp mint leaves and a dewy orchid accord soften the grassy profile into something silky and bright. As the fragrance settles, a clean ve…

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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, Lignum Vitae or Vetiver Sensuel?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 5 of 7 categories. Lignum Vitae is rated 4.03/5 from 797 votes; Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Lignum Vitae for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lignum Vitae or Vetiver Sensuel?

Vetiver Sensuel lasts longest (Vetiver Sensuel 70/100, Lignum Vitae 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lignum Vitae or Vetiver Sensuel?

Projection is very close: Lignum Vitae 57/100, Vetiver Sensuel 57/100 for sillage.

Do Lignum Vitae and Vetiver Sensuel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Lignum Vitae or Vetiver Sensuel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lignum Vitae is the stronger pick. For winter, Lignum Vitae is the stronger pick. Vetiver Sensuel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lignum Vitae and Vetiver Sensuel?

Lignum Vitae has top notes of Biscuit, Citron, Sea Notes and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver, a base of Sea Salt, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Sand. Vetiver Sensuel has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Orchid and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, White Musk and Oakmoss.