Fragrance comparison

Mezzo vs Vetyver (2003)

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mezzo

Paris Elysees

4.3520 votes

Rank #51,893 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver (2003)

Lanvin

3.69153 votes

Rank #16,295 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mezzo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vetyver (2003)
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mezzo4/5

Vetyver (2003)1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mezzo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mezzo
Sillage & projection: Mezzo
Value for money: Mezzo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetyver (2003)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MezzoParis Elysees

Vetyver (2003)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%

3.69/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerMezzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

19%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMezzo

SillageMezzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

white floral50%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ThymeLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

JuniperJasmineNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

MossAmberSandalowood

Top

LimeJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

CarawayNutmegClovesBitter OrangeJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Mezzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall38

Winter10

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,295

PerfumerFrançois Robert, Lena Pierottie

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerVetyver (2003)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mezzo by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fragrance for men, originally released in 2014. It opens with a sharp burst of tart lime balanced by dry, herbal thyme. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals crisp juniper berries, warm culinary nutmeg, and a clean touch of jasmine petal. The base shifts into a tradition…

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Vetyver (2003) by Lanvin is a crisp, aromatic fragrance that leans heavily on bright citrus and clean, soapy green notes. It opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, settling into a gentle woody base. Ideal for casual spring and summer days, this scent offers a light, cooling experience that sits close to the sk…

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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, Mezzo or Vetyver (2003)?

Mezzo takes 4 of 5 categories. Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Vetyver (2003) is rated 3.69/5 from 153 votes. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetyver (2003) for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mezzo or Vetyver (2003)?

Mezzo lasts longest (Mezzo 71/100, Vetyver (2003) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mezzo or Vetyver (2003)?

Mezzo projects furthest (Mezzo 67/100, Vetyver (2003) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mezzo and Vetyver (2003) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg.

Is Mezzo or Vetyver (2003) better for summer or winter?

Mezzo suits evening wear; Vetyver (2003) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mezzo and Vetyver (2003)?

Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood. Vetyver (2003) has top notes of Lime, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Caraway, Nutmeg, Cloves and Bitter Orange, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.