Fragrance comparison

Lumium 435 vs Mr. Vetiver

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 350 ratings analysed

Lumium 435

LUXAR

4.001 votes

Rank #60,895 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mr. Vetiver takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lumium 435
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mr. Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lumium 4351/3

Mr. Vetiver2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mr. Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Lumium 435
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mr. Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lumium 435LUXAR

Mr. VetiverUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

22%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

349 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMr. Vetiver

SillageLumium 435

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

conifer65%

fresh spicy53%

anis42%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine Tree NeedlesTarragonBergamotGrapefruitAppleBasilThyme

Heart

GeraniumCarnationSageJasmineLavender

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliSandalwoodSuedeOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

CardamomTarragonLimeBasilGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Geranium

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverRed Chilli PepperAmberwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Grapefruit, Basil and Geranium. Durations are only published for Mr. Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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#60,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerMr. VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lumium 435 opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, bergamot, herbs, and pine needles, then settles into a green, woody heart with lavender, sage, and geranium. It feels crisp, aromatic, and slightly rugged rather than sweet. The dry-down brings cedar, patchouli, sandalwood, suede, musk, and oakmoss, giving it an outdoor…

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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, Lumium 435 or Mr. Vetiver?

Mr. Vetiver takes 2 of 3 categories. Lumium 435 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes. Choose Lumium 435 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lumium 435 or Mr. Vetiver?

They last about the same: Mr. Vetiver 61/100, Lumium 435 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lumium 435 or Mr. Vetiver?

Lumium 435 projects furthest (Lumium 435 58/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lumium 435 and Mr. Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Grapefruit, Basil and Geranium.

Is Lumium 435 or Mr. Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Lumium 435 suits day or night wear; Mr. Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lumium 435 and Mr. Vetiver?

Lumium 435 has top notes of Pine Tree Needles, Tarragon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Carnation, Sage and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.