Fragrance comparison

Masculin 2 Vetyver vs Vetiver

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

7 wins

Masculin 2 Vetyver

Bourjois

4.2434 votes

Rank #15,954 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Vetiver

Murdock London

4.0245 votes

Rank #17,333 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masculin 2 Vetyver takes 7 of 7 categories.

Masculin 2 Vetyver
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Masculin 2 Vetyver7/7

Vetiver0/7

Ratings & consensus: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Community sentiment: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Longevity: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Sillage & projection: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Value for money: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Versatility: Masculin 2 Vetyver
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

VetiverMurdock London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 23%Want 46%

4.02/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverRating 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

36%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMasculin 2 Vetyver

SillageMasculin 2 Vetyver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value53

Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

citrus60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

citrus83%

mossy65%

earthy48%

fresh30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesOakmoss

Base6-8+ hrs

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InformationalShared notesCitruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter53

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer67

Fall88

Winter46

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Work 41%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,954

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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 →

Murdock London Vetiver delivers a crisp, bracing introduction to traditional British barbershop perfumery without feeling dusty. The first spray hits with sharp citruses and bitter bergamot, backed by a surprising snap of dark licorice and clove. As the initial alcoholic punch softens over twenty minutes, raw grassy v…

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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, Masculin 2 Vetyver or Vetiver?

Masculin 2 Vetyver takes 7 of 7 categories. Masculin 2 Vetyver is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes; Vetiver is rated 4.02/5 from 45 votes. Choose Masculin 2 Vetyver for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masculin 2 Vetyver or Vetiver?

Masculin 2 Vetyver lasts longest (Masculin 2 Vetyver 73/100, Vetiver 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masculin 2 Vetyver or Vetiver?

Masculin 2 Vetyver projects furthest (Masculin 2 Vetyver 64/100, Vetiver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masculin 2 Vetyver and Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.

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

For summer, Masculin 2 Vetyver is the stronger pick. For winter, Masculin 2 Vetyver is the stronger pick. Masculin 2 Vetyver suits daytime wear; Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masculin 2 Vetyver and Vetiver?

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. Vetiver has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes and Oakmoss.