Fragrance comparison

Petrichor vs Vaadhoo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 465 ratings analysed

5 wins

Petrichor

Marissa Zappas

3.93176 votes

Rank #13,953 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Vaadhoo

Memo Paris

3.51289 votes

Rank #15,529 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petrichor takes 5 of 7 categories.

Petrichor
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vaadhoo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Petrichor5/7

Vaadhoo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetrichorMarissa Zappas

VaadhooMemo Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 81%

3.51/ 5 · 289 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerPetrichorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

176 votes

24%Love

33%Like

19%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

289 votes

Category winnerPetrichorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityVaadhoo

SillageVaadhoo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value34

Category winnerPetrichorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

iris65%

powdery53%

mossy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both earthy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Earthy NotesLemon

Heart1 to 3 hours

VetiverOrris RootImmortelle

Base2 to 4 hours

MossAmbergrisMuskSandalwood

Top

GingerBasilCassis

Heart

GeraniumImmortelleJasmine

Base

VetiverPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Immortelle and Moss. Durations are only published for Petrichor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall78

Winter30

Day100

Night51

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPetrichorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex82

Women15

Men48

Unisex46

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,953

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#15,529

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerPetrichorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petrichor by Marissa Zappas captures the grounding smell of damp earth meeting cool air after a downpour. The scent opens with sharp lemon alongside cold earthy notes, creating an immediate sensation of wet garden soil. As the initial brightness settles, orris root and vetiver introduce a dry, powdery texture accented…

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Vaadhoo opens with a sharp burst of fresh basil and biting ginger, tempered by the dark green tartness of cassis. As the initial herbal punch subsides, dry immortelle and fiery geranium emerge at the heart, adding a warm, straw-like herbal texture that feels surprisingly arid. The base settles into a heavy foundation …

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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, Petrichor or Vaadhoo?

Petrichor takes 5 of 7 categories. Petrichor is rated 3.93/5 from 176 votes; Vaadhoo is rated 3.51/5 from 289 votes. Choose Petrichor for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vaadhoo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Petrichor or Vaadhoo?

Vaadhoo lasts longest (Vaadhoo 67/100, Petrichor 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petrichor or Vaadhoo?

Vaadhoo projects furthest (Vaadhoo 63/100, Petrichor 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petrichor and Vaadhoo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Immortelle and Moss.

Is Petrichor or Vaadhoo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Petrichor is the stronger pick. For winter, Vaadhoo is the stronger pick. Petrichor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petrichor and Vaadhoo?

Petrichor has top notes of Earthy Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver, Orris Root and Immortelle, a base of Moss, Ambergris, Musk and Sandalwood. Vaadhoo has top notes of Ginger, Basil and Cassis, heart notes of Geranium, Immortelle and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Moss.