Fragrance comparison

Mr. Vetiver vs PerCeption

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 352 ratings analysed

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

PerCeption

Atelier d'Artistes By Alexandre.J

3.333 votes

Rank #64,663 AromaticViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PerCeption
Choose it for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mr. Vetiver2/4

PerCeption2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: PerCeption
Sillage & projection: PerCeption
Value for money: Mr. Vetiver
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

PerCeptionAtelier d'Artistes By Alexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityPerCeption

SillagePerCeption

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value13

Category winnerMr. VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

violet90%

powdery80%

amber70%

soft spicy60%

woody50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

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

LabdanumTarragonBasilGrapefruit

Heart

CorianderCardamom

Base

VioletLeatherTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tarragon, 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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex34

Women2

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#64,663

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel, Emna Doghri

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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PerCeption opens with a green blast of basil, tarragon, and tart grapefruit anchored by dark resinous labdanum. As the herbal top settles, aromatic cardamom and coriander meet powdery violet leaf and dense tobacco. The base grounds the composition in heavy leather, smoky agarwood, and earthy vetiver. Built for crisp a…

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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 PerCeption?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes; PerCeption is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose PerCeption for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Vetiver or PerCeption?

PerCeption lasts longest (PerCeption 80/100, Mr. Vetiver 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Vetiver or PerCeption?

PerCeption projects furthest (PerCeption 69/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr. Vetiver and PerCeption smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tarragon, Basil and Grapefruit.

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

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

What are the notes in Mr. Vetiver and PerCeption?

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. PerCeption has top notes of Labdanum, Tarragon, Basil and Grapefruit, heart notes of Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Violet, Leather, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud).