Fragrance comparison

Mr. Vetiver vs Urban Forest Nº 17

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 358 ratings analysed

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Urban Forest Nº 17

The Master Perfumer

3.789 votes

Rank #56,156 AromaticFresh Spicy

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 longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Urban Forest Nº 17
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mr. Vetiver2/4

Urban Forest Nº 172/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mr. Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Urban Forest Nº 17
Value for money: Urban Forest Nº 17
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

Urban Forest Nº 17The Master Perfumer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 63%Had 16%Want 21%

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

11%Love

56%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMr. Vetiver

SillageUrban Forest Nº 17

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value79

Category winnerUrban Forest Nº 17Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy 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

GrapefruitCorianderBasilCardamom

Heart

LavenderGeraniumSage

Base

VetiverPatchouliLabdanumTobacco

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Basil, 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

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter0

Day100

Night20

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#56,156

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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Urban Forest Nº 17 by The Master Perfumer offers a bright, energetic take on the classic aromatic fougere. It opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit, crushed basil, and fresh coriander, giving you an immediate lift that feels like stepping outside on a sunny morning. As the scent settles, clean herbal notes of la…

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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 Urban Forest Nº 17?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes; Urban Forest Nº 17 is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Urban Forest Nº 17 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Vetiver or Urban Forest Nº 17?

Mr. Vetiver lasts longest (Mr. Vetiver 61/100, Urban Forest Nº 17 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Vetiver or Urban Forest Nº 17?

Urban Forest Nº 17 projects furthest (Urban Forest Nº 17 54/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr. Vetiver and Urban Forest Nº 17 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Basil, Grapefruit and Geranium.

Is Mr. Vetiver or Urban Forest Nº 17 better for summer or winter?

Mr. Vetiver suits daytime wear; Urban Forest Nº 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr. Vetiver and Urban Forest Nº 17?

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. Urban Forest Nº 17 has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander, Basil and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Labdanum and Tobacco.