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Nefertum vs Bois de Vetiver

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

Updated 72 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefertum takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Nefertum

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Bois de Vetiver

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nefertum3/5
Bois de Vetiver2/5
Ratings & consensus
Nefertum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Nefertum
Sillage & projection
Nefertum
Value for money
Bois de Vetiver
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bois de Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NefertumTRNP
Bois de VetiverJacques Bogart
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.39/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%
3.72/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
Category winnerNefertumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
23%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

44 votes

65%Love
9%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage80
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityNefertum

SillageNefertum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value45
Category winnerBois de VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
amber86%
woody72%
rose58%
cinnamon44%
aromatic30%
woody100%
earthy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
mossy61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
CorianderLemonBergamot
Heart
VetiverOrris RootMyrrhCinnamonClovesLavender
Base
OakmossOlibanumMuskSandalwoodLeather
InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer13
Fall75
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring100
Summer40
Fall80
Winter80
Day100
Night73
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men89
Unisex0
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,305

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#19,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBois de VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nefertum by TRNP hits the nostrils with an intense initial punch of cinnamon, cloves, and myrrh before settling into a dense floral heart. Teone Reinthal built this composition around blue lotus, a floral element that carries a thick, waxy weight rather than a sheer aquatic freshness. Cardamom and saffron add sharp sp…

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Bois de Vetiver by Jacques Bogart is a woody chypre that leans into spicy, earthy textures. Launched in 1982, it relies on a complex base of oakmoss, myrrh, and leather. This fragrance feels best during crisp spring or autumn days when you want a grounded, aromatic signature that steers clear of modern sweetness. It i…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nefertum or Bois de Vetiver?

Nefertum takes 3 of 5 categories. Nefertum is rated 4.39/5 from 44 votes; Bois de Vetiver is rated 3.72/5 from 28 votes. Choose Nefertum for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bois de Vetiver for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nefertum or Bois de Vetiver?

Nefertum lasts longest (Nefertum 80/100, Bois de Vetiver 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nefertum or Bois de Vetiver?

Nefertum projects furthest (Nefertum 80/100, Bois de Vetiver 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nefertum and Bois de Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Cinnamon.

Is Nefertum or Bois de Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Nefertum suits evening wear; Bois de Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nefertum and Bois de Vetiver?

Nefertum features Myrrh, Taif Rose, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Saffron. Bois de Vetiver has top notes of Coriander, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Orris Root, Myrrh and Cinnamon, a base of Oakmoss, Olibanum, Musk and Sandalwood.

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