Fragrance comparison

Presenza vs Vetyver (1964)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Presenza

Pollini Profumi

3.3923 votes

Rank #53,692 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver (1964)

Lanvin

4.6712 votes

Rank #32,907 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Presenza takes 3 of 5 categories.

Presenza
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vetyver (1964)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Presenza3/5

Vetyver (1964)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Vetyver (1964)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Presenza
Sillage & projection: Presenza
Value for money: Presenza
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetyver (1964)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PresenzaPollini Profumi

Vetyver (1964)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerVetyver (1964)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

17%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

30%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityPresenza

SillagePresenza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value31

Category winnerPresenzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

aldehydic83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

aromatic56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainAldehydesLimeBergamotOrange

Heart

JasmineNeroliIris

Base

White MuskOsmanthusSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotPetitgrainAldehydesRosemaryLemonOrange

Heart

JasmineCloveIrisLaurelsRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon

Base

VetiverPatchouliRussian LeatherMossLabdanumCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer80

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex53

Women37

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,692

PerfumerMichele Pollini

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetyver (1964)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pollini Profumi Presenza opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and bitter petitgrain, lifted by a strong surge of clean aldehydes. The bright citrus top quickly shifts into a dense heart of Egyptian jasmine and soapy African neroli, backed by powdery iris. As it settles, a foundation of white musk, osmanthus, an…

Reviews →

Lanvin Vetyver (1964) is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that centers on a classic, earth-forward vetiver profile. It opens with sharp citrus and green herbs before settling into a complex, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate traditional, clean-cut compositions for professional or formal daytime wear …

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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, Presenza or Vetyver (1964)?

Presenza takes 3 of 5 categories. Presenza is rated 3.39/5 from 23 votes; Vetyver (1964) is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Presenza for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vetyver (1964) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Presenza or Vetyver (1964)?

Presenza lasts longest (Presenza 67/100, Vetyver (1964) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Presenza or Vetyver (1964)?

Projection is very close: Presenza 54/100, Vetyver (1964) 53/100 for sillage.

Do Presenza and Vetyver (1964) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange.

Is Presenza or Vetyver (1964) better for summer or winter?

Presenza suits day or night wear; Vetyver (1964) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Presenza and Vetyver (1964)?

Presenza has top notes of Petitgrain, Aldehydes, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Iris, a base of White Musk, Osmanthus, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Vetyver (1964) has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Aldehydes and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Iris and Laurels, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Russian Leather and Moss.