Orange Discrete vs Vetiver Hombre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vetiver Hombre takes 4 of 6 categories.
Orange DiscreteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver HombreChoose it for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Orange Discrete2/6
Vetiver Hombre4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Vetiver Hombre
- Community sentiment
- Vetiver Hombre
- Longevity
- Vetiver Hombre
- Sillage & projection
- Orange Discrete
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Orange Discrete
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetiver Hombre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Orange DiscreteLe LaboVetiver HombreAdolfo DominguezWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%
3.99/ 5 · 442 votes
Have 38%Had 22%Want 40%
Category winnerVetiver HombreRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
49%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
298 votes
Category winnerVetiver HombreMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVetiver Hombre
SillageOrange Discrete
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
white floral83%
aromatic74%
musky65%
green56%
white floral100%
earthy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
green61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Mandarin OrangeAfrican Orange FlowerVirginia CedarPetitgrainVetiverMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Top
NeroliAfrican Orange FlowerRhuburbBergamotLavenderMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineLilyClove
Base
VetiverSoil TincturePatchouliLeatherVirginia CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Orange Discrete, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer40
Fall60
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOrange DiscreteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#3,679
PerfumerRamon Monegal
Launched—
Reviews46
Category winnerVetiver HombreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrange Discrete by Le Labo is a sharp, rustic citrus fragrance built around bitter greenery and dry timber rather than sweet juice. It pairs crisp mandarin orange and tart petitgrain with the clean, slightly soapy touch of African orange flower. Instead of taking a refreshing, bright splash path, the scent leans heavi…
Reviews →Vetiver Hombre by Adolfo Dominguez is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Vetiver Hombre was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Neroli, African Orange Flower, Rhuburb, Bergamot, Lavender and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Lily and Clove; base notes are Vetiver, S…
Reviews →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, Orange Discrete or Vetiver Hombre?
Vetiver Hombre takes 4 of 6 categories. Orange Discrete is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes; Vetiver Hombre is rated 3.99/5 from 442 votes. Choose Orange Discrete for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Hombre for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Orange Discrete or Vetiver Hombre?
Vetiver Hombre lasts longest (Vetiver Hombre 66/100, Orange Discrete 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orange Discrete or Vetiver Hombre?
Orange Discrete projects furthest (Orange Discrete 75/100, Vetiver Hombre 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Orange Discrete and Vetiver Hombre smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.
Is Orange Discrete or Vetiver Hombre better for summer or winter?
For summer, Orange Discrete is the stronger pick. For winter, Vetiver Hombre is the stronger pick. Orange Discrete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orange Discrete and Vetiver Hombre?
Orange Discrete features Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar, Petitgrain and Vetiver. Vetiver Hombre has top notes of Neroli, African Orange Flower, Rhuburb and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily and Clove, a base of Vetiver, Soil Tincture, Patchouli and Leather.
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