Fragrance comparison

Luban Vetiver vs Tribute Blue

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 324 ratings analysed

Luban Vetiver

Trend Perfumes

3.333 votes

Rank #57,352 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tribute Blue

Afnan

4.01321 votes

Rank #1,350 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tribute Blue takes 4 of 4 categories.

Luban Vetiver
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tribute Blue
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Luban Vetiver0/4

Tribute Blue4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tribute Blue
Sillage & projection: Tribute Blue
Value for money: Tribute Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tribute Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luban VetiverTrend Perfumes

Tribute BlueAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.01/ 5 · 321 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

51%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

292 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTribute Blue

SillageTribute Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value72

Category winnerTribute BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody91%

musky83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fire

Heart

VetiverIncense

Base

Woodsy NotesMuskSmoke

Top

NutmegPimento SeedsBergamot

Heart

AmberCashmere Wood

Base

MuskWhite WoodVetiverIncense

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

Summer83

Fall98

Winter80

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men81

Unisex14

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,350

PerfumerImran Fazlani

Launched—

Reviews59

Category winnerTribute BlueHigher 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 →

Tribute Blue is not a typical fresh blue scent. It opens with peppery spice, nutmeg and a cool citrus lift, then settles into dry woods, vetiver, musk and soft incense. The overall feel is mature, polished and slightly old school, with strong wear and a smooth woody drydown that suits cooler offices, evenings and dres…

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 Tribute Blue?

Tribute Blue takes 4 of 4 categories. Luban Vetiver is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Tribute Blue is rated 4.01/5 from 321 votes. Choose Luban Vetiver for a smoky and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tribute Blue for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Luban Vetiver or Tribute Blue?

Tribute Blue lasts longest (Tribute Blue 79/100, Luban Vetiver 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luban Vetiver or Tribute Blue?

Tribute Blue projects furthest (Tribute Blue 69/100, Luban Vetiver 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luban Vetiver and Tribute Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Incense and Musk.

Is Luban Vetiver or Tribute Blue better for summer or winter?

Luban Vetiver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luban Vetiver and Tribute Blue?

Luban Vetiver has top notes of Fire, heart notes of Vetiver and Incense, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk and Smoke. Tribute Blue has top notes of Nutmeg, Pimento Seeds and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber and Cashmere Wood, a base of Musk, White Wood, Vetiver and Incense.