Fragrance comparison

Navigator vs Vetyver (2003)

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 179 ratings analysed

6 wins

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Vetyver (2003)

Lanvin

3.69153 votes

Rank #14,490 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Navigator takes 6 of 7 categories.

Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vetyver (2003)
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Navigator6/7

Vetyver (2003)1/7

Ratings & consensus: Navigator
Community sentiment: Navigator
Longevity: Navigator
Sillage & projection: Navigator
Value for money: Navigator
Versatility: Navigator
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetyver (2003)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NavigatorHoubigant

Vetyver (2003)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

3.69/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerNavigatorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

19%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerNavigatorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNavigator

SillageNavigator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNavigatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

JuniperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

LimeJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

CarawayNutmegClovesBitter OrangeJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lemon, Nutmeg and Musk. Durations are only published for Navigator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring94

Summer100

Fall38

Winter10

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNavigatorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 10%

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,490

PerfumerFrançois Robert, Lena Pierottie

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerVetyver (2003)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Navigator delivers a bracing blast of tart lemon and crushed juniper berries right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush, but it quickly settles into a crisp, piney freshness reminiscent of chilled gin. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into clean French lavender, e…

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Vetyver (2003) by Lanvin is a crisp, aromatic fragrance that leans heavily on bright citrus and clean, soapy green notes. It opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, settling into a gentle woody base. Ideal for casual spring and summer days, this scent offers a light, cooling experience that sits close to the sk…

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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, Navigator or Vetyver (2003)?

Navigator takes 6 of 7 categories. Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; Vetyver (2003) is rated 3.69/5 from 153 votes. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver (2003) for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Navigator or Vetyver (2003)?

Navigator lasts longest (Navigator 66/100, Vetyver (2003) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Navigator or Vetyver (2003)?

Projection is very close: Navigator 57/100, Vetyver (2003) 56/100 for sillage.

Do Navigator and Vetyver (2003) smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lemon, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Navigator or Vetyver (2003) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Navigator is the stronger pick. For winter, Navigator is the stronger pick. Navigator suits daytime wear; Vetyver (2003) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Navigator and Vetyver (2003)?

Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Vetyver (2003) has top notes of Lime, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Caraway, Nutmeg, Cloves and Bitter Orange, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.