Fragrance comparison

Mr. Vetiver vs Light Him

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 407 ratings analysed

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Light Him

Trussardi

4.1958 votes

Rank #29,606 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Light Him takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mr. Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Light Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mr. Vetiver1/7

Light Him6/7

Ratings & consensus: Light Him
Community sentiment: Light Him
Longevity: Light Him
Sillage & projection: Light Him
Value for money: Light Him
Versatility: Light Him
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

Light HimTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

4.19/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 28%Had 39%Want 32%

Category winnerLight HimRating 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

43%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerLight HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLight Him

SillageLight Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLight HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match61%Closely related · 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

BasilLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeYuzuSageGrapefruit

Heart

GingerPaprikaCardamom

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarIrisVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lime, Basil and Grapefruit. 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

Spring97

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Category winnerLight HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex34

Women2

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

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#29,606

PerfumerIFF

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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Trussardi Light Him opens with a bright flash of yuzu, bergamot, and bitter basil before shifting into a dryer heart of ginger and paprika. Cedar, vetiver, and oak moss anchor the base, giving this 1997 creation a crisp, woody backbone. It suits humid summer mornings and casual office wear when heavy scents feel overw…

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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 Light Him?

Light Him takes 6 of 7 categories. Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes; Light Him is rated 4.19/5 from 58 votes. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Light Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Vetiver or Light Him?

They last about the same: Light Him 62/100, Mr. Vetiver 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Vetiver or Light Him?

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

Do Mr. Vetiver and Light Him smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lime, Basil and Grapefruit.

Is Mr. Vetiver or Light Him better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mr. Vetiver and Light Him?

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. Light Him has top notes of Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Paprika and Cardamom, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Iris and Vetiver.