Fragrance comparison

Masculin 2 Vetyver vs Nobility

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Masculin 2 Vetyver

Bourjois

4.2434 votes

Rank #15,359 WoodyGreen

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58%scent match

Closely related

Nobility

Gulf Orchid

4.002 votes

Rank #56,435 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masculin 2 Vetyver takes 3 of 4 categories.

Masculin 2 Vetyver
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nobility
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Masculin 2 Vetyver3/4

Nobility1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Sillage & projection: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Value for money: Nobility
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Masculin 2 Vetyver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masculin 2 VetyverBourjois

NobilityGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 23%Want 46%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMasculin 2 Vetyver

SillageMasculin 2 Vetyver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNobilityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

citrus60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCitrusesBergamot

Heart

VetiverHerbal NotesGeranium

Base

Woody NotesMuskPatchouliOakmossHoney

Top15-30 mins

Cashmere WoodBergamotCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLavenderBalsamic Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverOakmossAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Nobility, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter53

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 16%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,359

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#56,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourjois released Masculin 2 Vetyver in 1985, created by perfumer François Demachy. It opens with sharp grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sour citruses before settling into a dry heart of vetiver, geranium, and herbal notes. As the scent dries down, oakmoss, dark patchouli, and earthy musk take over with a tiny trace o…

Reviews →

Nobility by Gulf Orchid cuts through the air with instant clarity. The bergamot hits immediately. Tart citruses join a soft blanket of cashmere wood, creating a dry and comforting opening rather than a juicy splash. Within twenty minutes, the bright zest calms down. Earthy patchouli and herbal lavender take over the m…

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, Masculin 2 Vetyver or Nobility?

Masculin 2 Vetyver takes 3 of 4 categories. Masculin 2 Vetyver is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes; Nobility is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Masculin 2 Vetyver for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nobility for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masculin 2 Vetyver or Nobility?

Masculin 2 Vetyver lasts longest (Masculin 2 Vetyver 73/100, Nobility 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masculin 2 Vetyver or Nobility?

Masculin 2 Vetyver projects furthest (Masculin 2 Vetyver 64/100, Nobility 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masculin 2 Vetyver and Nobility smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Masculin 2 Vetyver or Nobility better for summer or winter?

Masculin 2 Vetyver suits daytime wear; Nobility suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masculin 2 Vetyver and Nobility?

Masculin 2 Vetyver has top notes of Grapefruit, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Herbal Notes and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Nobility has top notes of Cashmere Wood, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Patchouli, Lavender and Balsamic Notes, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambergris.