Original Citrus + Eucalyptus vs Masculin 2 Vetyver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Masculin 2 Vetyver takes 3 of 4 categories.
Original Citrus + EucalyptusChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Masculin 2 VetyverChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Original Citrus + Eucalyptus0/4
Masculin 2 Vetyver3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Masculin 2 Vetyver
- Sillage & projection
- Masculin 2 Vetyver
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Masculin 2 Vetyver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Original Citrus + EucalyptusHuronMasculin 2 VetyverBourjoisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%
4.24/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 30%Had 23%Want 46%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
13%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
44%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMasculin 2 Vetyver
SillageMasculin 2 Vetyver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus90%
aromatic80%
fresh spicy70%
ozonic60%
fresh50%
woody100%
green90%
aromatic80%
earthy70%
citrus60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CitrusesGrapefruit LeafJuniperPeppermint
Heart2-3 hrs
Ozonic notesGeraniumLimeOakmossSantolinaEucalyptus
Base5-7 hrs
Woody NotesPatchouliDriftwoodMusk
Top
GrapefruitCitrusesBergamot
Heart
VetiverHerbal NotesGeranium
Base
Woody NotesMuskPatchouliOakmossHoney
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Geranium, Oakmoss and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Original Citrus + Eucalyptus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter13
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer88
Fall88
Winter53
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,708
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#17,102
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHuron Original Citrus + Eucalyptus is a punchy, shower-fresh eau de parfum built around zesty grapefruit leaf, crisp eucalyptus, and cool blue peppermint. It opens with an energetic blast of bitter citrus peel and herbal pine from crushed juniper berries, making you feel instantly awake on an early morning. As the bri…
Reviews →Bourjois released Masculin 2 Vetyver in 1985, created by perfumer François Demachy. It opens with sharp grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sour citruses before settling into a dry heart of vetiver, geranium, and herbal notes. As the scent dries down, oakmoss, dark patchouli, and earthy musk take over with a tiny trace o…
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, Original Citrus + Eucalyptus or Masculin 2 Vetyver?
Masculin 2 Vetyver takes 3 of 4 categories. Original Citrus + Eucalyptus is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Masculin 2 Vetyver is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes. Choose Original Citrus + Eucalyptus for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masculin 2 Vetyver for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Original Citrus + Eucalyptus or Masculin 2 Vetyver?
Masculin 2 Vetyver lasts longest (Masculin 2 Vetyver 73/100, Original Citrus + Eucalyptus 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Original Citrus + Eucalyptus or Masculin 2 Vetyver?
Masculin 2 Vetyver projects furthest (Masculin 2 Vetyver 64/100, Original Citrus + Eucalyptus 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Original Citrus + Eucalyptus and Masculin 2 Vetyver smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Geranium, Oakmoss and Woody Notes.
Is Original Citrus + Eucalyptus or Masculin 2 Vetyver better for summer or winter?
Original Citrus + Eucalyptus suits daytime wear; Masculin 2 Vetyver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Original Citrus + Eucalyptus and Masculin 2 Vetyver?
Original Citrus + Eucalyptus has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit Leaf, Juniper and Peppermint, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Geranium, Lime and Oakmoss, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Driftwood and Musk. Masculin 2 Vetyver has top notes of Grapefruit, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Herbal Notes and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss.
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