Fragrance comparison

Nobles'17 vs Blossom of Vetiver

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Nobles'17

Strangers Parfumerie

4.437 votes

Rank #35,349 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Blossom of Vetiver

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #60,011 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blossom of Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nobles'17
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Blossom of Vetiver
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Nobles'171/4

Blossom of Vetiver3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blossom of Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Blossom of Vetiver
Value for money: Blossom of Vetiver
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nobles'17

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nobles'17Strangers Parfumerie

Blossom of VetiverThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlossom of Vetiver

SillageBlossom of Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBlossom of VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TobaccoAmberLabdanumVanillaRoseRumSaffronPatchouliSandalwoodJavanolgunpowderHoney

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mandarin OrangeOrange BlossomBlack OrchidPeru BalsamSandalwoodHeliotropeNarcissusBergamotLabdanumMagnoliaHyacinthVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Blossom of Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 39%Party 30%Casual 17%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,349

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNobles'17Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nobles'17 opens with a sharp burst of gunpowder mixed with warm rum and rich saffron. As the initial mineral fizz settles, heavy dark tobacco leaves emerge alongside thick honey and creamy white chocolate. The heart balances dry woodiness with soft rose petals, keeping the dense gourmand notes from becoming cloying. G…

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Blossom of Vetiver by The Dua Brand is a rich, boozy floral fragrance built around sweet rum, dark orchid, and earthy vetiver. It opens with an intoxicating rush of aged rum and sweet honey, balanced by sparkling mandarin orange and fresh bergamot. As the initial citrus burst settles, a lush bouquet of black orchid, j…

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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, Nobles'17 or Blossom of Vetiver?

Blossom of Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories. Nobles'17 is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Blossom of Vetiver is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nobles'17 for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Blossom of Vetiver for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nobles'17 or Blossom of Vetiver?

Blossom of Vetiver lasts longest (Blossom of Vetiver 80/100, Nobles'17 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nobles'17 or Blossom of Vetiver?

Blossom of Vetiver projects furthest (Blossom of Vetiver 75/100, Nobles'17 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nobles'17 and Blossom of Vetiver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Nobles'17 or Blossom of Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Nobles'17 suits day or night wear; Blossom of Vetiver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nobles'17 and Blossom of Vetiver?

Nobles'17 features Tobacco, Amber, Labdanum, Vanilla and Rose. Blossom of Vetiver features Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Black Orchid, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood.