Fragrance comparison

Mr. Vetiver vs Eau de Rochas

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,949 ratings analysed

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,120 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mr. Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Mr. Vetiver2/7

Eau de Rochas5/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas
Community sentiment: Eau de Rochas
Longevity: Mr. Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Eau de Rochas
Value for money: Eau de Rochas
Versatility: Mr. Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Rochas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr. VetiverUne Nuit Nomade

Eau de RochasRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de RochasRating 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

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,492 votes

Category winnerEau de RochasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMr. Vetiver

SillageEau de Rochas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value68

Category winnerEau de RochasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh 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

LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena

Heart

CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Grapefruit and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMr. VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex34

Women2

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#2,120

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher 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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Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…

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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 Eau de Rochas?

Eau de Rochas takes 5 of 7 categories. Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes; Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Vetiver or Eau de Rochas?

They last about the same: Mr. Vetiver 61/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Vetiver or Eau de Rochas?

Projection is very close: Eau de Rochas 52/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100 for sillage.

Do Mr. Vetiver and Eau de Rochas smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Grapefruit and Vetiver.

Is Mr. Vetiver or Eau de Rochas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mr. Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr. Vetiver is the stronger pick. Mr. Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr. Vetiver and Eau de Rochas?

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. Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.