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Mr. Vetiver vs Costume

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

Updated 351 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Mr. Vetiver

    Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Costume

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mr. Vetiver2/4
Costume2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Mr. Vetiver
Sillage & projection
Costume
Value for money
Costume
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mr. Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mr. VetiverUne Nuit Nomade
CostumeSergey Gubanov
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.69/ 5 · 349 votes
Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
46%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

349 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
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityMr. Vetiver

SillageCostume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value75
Category winnerCostumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
earthy60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match75%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
CardamomTarragonLimeBasilGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
Geranium
Base6-8 hrs
VetiverRed Chilli PepperAmberwoodOakmoss
Top
GrapefruitCardamomBlack PepperTarragon
Heart
GeraniumCedarNutmeg
Base
PatchouliVetiverOakmoss
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tarragon, Grapefruit and Geranium. Durations are only published for Mr. Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter31
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men64
Unisex34
Women2
Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#59,125

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMr. VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr. Vetiver by Une Nuit Nomade flips traditional woody earthy expectations on their head. It opens with a vibrant splash of tart lime and crushed green basil leaves before a burst of cracked cardamom pods takes control. The heart introduces dry geranium, keeping the blend crisp rather than soapy. Underneath, clean gra…

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Costume by Sergey Gubanov is a sharp, aromatic unisex scent built around citrus and pepper. Launched in 2016, it opens with bright grapefruit and spicy cardamom before settling into a grounding woody base. It works well for office settings in the spring, providing a clean, professional finish without overwhelming the …

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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, Mr. Vetiver or Costume?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes; Costume is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Costume for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Vetiver or Costume?

Mr. Vetiver lasts longest (Mr. Vetiver 61/100, Costume 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Vetiver or Costume?

Costume projects furthest (Costume 58/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr. Vetiver and Costume smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tarragon, Grapefruit and Geranium.

Is Mr. Vetiver or Costume better for summer or winter?

Mr. Vetiver suits daytime wear; Costume suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr. Vetiver and Costume?

Mr. Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom, Tarragon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Red Chilli Pepper, Amberwood and Oakmoss. Costume has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

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