Fragrance comparison

Noa Noa vs Vetiver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

Noa Noa

Botanicae

4.1392 votes

Rank #12,686 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vetiver

Roccobarocco

4.5317 votes

Rank #17,043 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories.

Noa Noa
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Noa Noa1/5

Vetiver4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noa NoaBotanicae

VetiverRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

4.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 64%

Category winnerVetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

92 votes

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityVetiver

SillageVetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

vanilla70%

powdery60%

musky50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

mossy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerOrangeLemon

Heart

PetitgrainJuniperMonoi Oil

Base

VanillaMuskVetiver

Top

BergamotPetitgrainOrangeLemon

Heart

VetiverSandalwoodOrris RootClary SageCarnation

Base

OakmossVanillaLeatherMyrrhLabdanumAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Lemon and Petitgrain. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex50

Women26

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#17,043

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNoa NoaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Botanicae Noa Noa opens with a blast of bergamot, lemon, and spicy ginger that feels like cold citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial splash quiets down, aromatic petitgrain and juniper berries bring a dry, herbal bitterness. Monoi oil enters next, adding a subtle tropical feel that stays lightweight rather th…

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Roccobarocco Vetiver is a masculine woody-chypre that defines 90s charm. It opens with sharp, citrusy bergamot and lemon, softening into an earthy vetiver and sandalwood heart. The base brings depth through oakmoss, leather, and vanilla, creating a balanced scent for cooler days. It feels professional yet grounded, ma…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Noa Noa or Vetiver?

Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories. Noa Noa is rated 4.13/5 from 92 votes; Vetiver is rated 4.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose Noa Noa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vetiver for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Noa Noa or Vetiver?

Vetiver lasts longest (Vetiver 75/100, Noa Noa 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noa Noa or Vetiver?

Vetiver projects furthest (Vetiver 60/100, Noa Noa 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noa Noa and Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lemon and Petitgrain.

Is Noa Noa or Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Vetiver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noa Noa and Vetiver?

Noa Noa has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Petitgrain, Juniper and Monoi Oil, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Orris Root and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla, Leather and Myrrh.