Fragrance comparison

Luban Vetiver vs Aqua di Aix

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Luban Vetiver

Trend Perfumes

3.333 votes

Rank #57,352 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Aqua di Aix

Absolument Parfumeur

3.5812 votes

Rank #45,555 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua di Aix takes 3 of 4 categories.

Luban Vetiver
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aqua di Aix
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Luban Vetiver0/4

Aqua di Aix3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luban VetiverTrend Perfumes

Aqua di AixAbsolument Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAqua di Aix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAqua di AixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody91%

musky83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fire

Heart

VetiverIncense

Base

Woodsy NotesMuskSmoke

Top

CardamomBergamotApple

Heart

IncenseJasmineBlack Pepper

Base

VetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Incense and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#45,555

PerfumerMarc Villaceque, Pascal Rolland

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAqua di AixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luban Vetiver by Trend Perfumes opens with an unusual flash of fire accord that quickly burns down into raw smoke and charred bark. The heart centers around dry vetiver root and frankincense resins, giving the composition a dark, smoldering presence suitable for cold November nights. As the smoke settles over several…

Reviews →

Aqua di Aix by Absolument Parfumeur is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women. Aqua di Aix was launched in 2014. Aqua di Aix was created by Pascal Rolland and Marc Villaceque. Top notes are Cardamom, Bergamot and Apple; middle notes are Incense, Jasmine and Black Pepper; base notes are Vetiver, Amber and Musk.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Luban Vetiver or Aqua di Aix?

Aqua di Aix takes 3 of 4 categories. Luban Vetiver is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Aqua di Aix is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Luban Vetiver for a smoky and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aqua di Aix for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luban Vetiver or Aqua di Aix?

They last about the same: Luban Vetiver 70/100, Aqua di Aix 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Luban Vetiver or Aqua di Aix?

Aqua di Aix projects furthest (Aqua di Aix 70/100, Luban Vetiver 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luban Vetiver and Aqua di Aix smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Incense and Musk.

Is Luban Vetiver or Aqua di Aix better for summer or winter?

Luban Vetiver suits evening wear; Aqua di Aix suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luban Vetiver and Aqua di Aix?

Luban Vetiver has top notes of Fire, heart notes of Vetiver and Incense, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk and Smoke. Aqua di Aix has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Musk.