Fragrance comparison

Limette 37 San Francisco vs Vetyver (2003)

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 429 ratings analysed

4 wins

Limette 37 San Francisco

Le Labo

3.93276 votes

Rank #10,968 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver (2003)

Lanvin

3.69153 votes

Rank #15,824 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Limette 37 San Francisco takes 4 of 7 categories.

Limette 37 San Francisco
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic 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 sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Limette 37 San Francisco4/7

Vetyver (2003)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Limette 37 San Francisco
Community sentiment: Limette 37 San Francisco
Longevity: Limette 37 San Francisco
Sillage & projection: Vetyver (2003)
Value for money: Vetyver (2003)
Versatility: Vetyver (2003)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Limette 37 San Francisco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Limette 37 San FranciscoLe Labo

Vetyver (2003)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 276 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

3.69/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerLimette 37 San FranciscoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

276 votes

19%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerLimette 37 San FranciscoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLimette 37 San Francisco

SillageVetyver (2003)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVetyver (2003)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeMuskBergamotPetitgrainJasmineVetiverClovesTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

CarawayNutmegClovesBitter OrangeJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Musk, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Limette 37 San Francisco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall27

Winter16

Day100

Night23

Spring94

Summer100

Fall38

Winter10

Day100

Night20

Category winnerVetyver (2003)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex65

Women16

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,968

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#15,824

PerfumerFrançois Robert, Lena Pierottie

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerLimette 37 San FranciscoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Limette 37 San Francisco by Le Labo delivers an invigorating burst of sharp lime and bright bergamot backed by a soft, clean base. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs zesty citrus fruit with bitter green petitgrain, creating a crisp opening that feels both brisk and bracing. As the initial sharpnes…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Limette 37 San Francisco or Vetyver (2003)?

Limette 37 San Francisco takes 4 of 7 categories. Limette 37 San Francisco is rated 3.93/5 from 276 votes; Vetyver (2003) is rated 3.69/5 from 153 votes. Choose Limette 37 San Francisco for a citrus and aromatic 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 sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Limette 37 San Francisco or Vetyver (2003)?

Limette 37 San Francisco lasts longest (Limette 37 San Francisco 64/100, Vetyver (2003) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Limette 37 San Francisco or Vetyver (2003)?

Projection is very close: Vetyver (2003) 56/100, Limette 37 San Francisco 55/100 for sillage.

Do Limette 37 San Francisco and Vetyver (2003) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Musk, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Limette 37 San Francisco or Vetyver (2003) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Limette 37 San Francisco is the stronger pick. For winter, Limette 37 San Francisco is the stronger pick. Limette 37 San Francisco suits daytime wear; Vetyver (2003) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Limette 37 San Francisco and Vetyver (2003)?

Limette 37 San Francisco features Lime, Musk, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Jasmine. 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.