Fragrance comparison

MP8 vs Vetiver

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

MP8

Manny Pacman Pacquiao

3.754 votes

Rank #23,949 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Vetiver

Jardin de France

4.3010 votes

Rank #41,723 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MP8 takes 3 of 3 categories.

MP8
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Vetiver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

MP83/3

Vetiver0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MP8
Sillage & projection: MP8
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MP8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MP8Manny Pacman Pacquiao

VetiverJardin de France

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 47%Had 18%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMP8

SillageMP8

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

earthy56%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1-2 hrs

LavenderVetiverSageNutmeg

Base2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarAmberVanilleMusk

Top

Amalfi LemonCitronBergamot

Heart

VetiverMintLavenderNutmeg

Base

MuskVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Vetiver. Durations are only published for MP8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,949

PerfumerChris Buccellato, Neal Harris

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#41,723

PerfumerExpressions Parfumees Grasse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMP8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MP8 by Manny Pacman Pacquiao opens with an immediate flash of tart Amalfi lemon and zesty bergamot. The citrus hits fast. It brings a crisp, locker-room splash that quickly dries down into a clean aromatic core of French lavender, earthy vetiver, and crushed herbal sage. A light dusting of warm nutmeg adds a touch of …

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Jardin de France Vetiver opens with a crisp splash of Amalfi lemon, citron, and bergamot. The heart introduces green mint and lavender, anchored by a dry foundation of Virginia cedar and vetiver. Built for warm summer mornings and casual office wear, this cologne delivers an invigorating, clean scent profile that sits…

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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, MP8 or Vetiver?

MP8 takes 3 of 3 categories. MP8 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Vetiver is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose MP8 for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Vetiver for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MP8 or Vetiver?

MP8 lasts longest (MP8 50/100, Vetiver 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MP8 or Vetiver?

MP8 projects furthest (MP8 50/100, Vetiver 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MP8 and Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is MP8 or Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MP8 and Vetiver?

MP8 has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vanille and Musk. Vetiver has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Mint, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.