Fragrance comparison

Masculin 2 Vetyver vs Original Citrus + Eucalyptus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Masculin 2 Vetyver

Bourjois

4.2434 votes

Rank #17,102 WoodyGreen

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55%scent match

Closely related

Original Citrus + Eucalyptus

Huron

3.888 votes

Rank #43,708 WoodyCitrus

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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.
Original Citrus + Eucalyptus
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Masculin 2 Vetyver3/4

Original Citrus + Eucalyptus0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Sillage & projection: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Value for money: Tie
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

Original Citrus + EucalyptusHuron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 23%Want 46%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

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

50%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMasculin 2 Vetyver

SillageMasculin 2 Vetyver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

citrus60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

ozonic60%

fresh50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

CitrusesGrapefruit LeafJuniperPeppermint

Heart2-3 hrs

Ozonic notesGeraniumLimeOakmossSantolinaEucalyptus

Base5-7 hrs

Woody NotesPatchouliDriftwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Geranium, Woody Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for Original Citrus + Eucalyptus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter53

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men73

Unisex18

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,102

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#43,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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 →

Huron Original Citrus + Eucalyptus is a punchy, shower-fresh eau de parfum built around zesty grapefruit leaf, crisp eucalyptus, and cool blue peppermint. It opens with an energetic blast of bitter citrus peel and herbal pine from crushed juniper berries, making you feel instantly awake on an early morning. As the bri…

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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, Masculin 2 Vetyver or Original Citrus + Eucalyptus?

Masculin 2 Vetyver takes 3 of 4 categories. Masculin 2 Vetyver is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes; Original Citrus + Eucalyptus is rated 3.88/5 from 8 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 Original Citrus + Eucalyptus for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masculin 2 Vetyver or Original Citrus + Eucalyptus?

Masculin 2 Vetyver lasts longest (Masculin 2 Vetyver 73/100, Original Citrus + Eucalyptus 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masculin 2 Vetyver or Original Citrus + Eucalyptus?

Masculin 2 Vetyver projects furthest (Masculin 2 Vetyver 64/100, Original Citrus + Eucalyptus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masculin 2 Vetyver and Original Citrus + Eucalyptus smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Geranium, Woody Notes and Musk.

Is Masculin 2 Vetyver or Original Citrus + Eucalyptus better for summer or winter?

Masculin 2 Vetyver suits daytime wear; Original Citrus + Eucalyptus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masculin 2 Vetyver and Original Citrus + Eucalyptus?

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. Original Citrus + Eucalyptus has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit Leaf, Juniper and Peppermint, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Geranium, Lime and Oakmoss, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Driftwood and Musk.