Pure Vetiver vs Timur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pure Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.
Pure VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
TimurChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pure Vetiver4/7
Timur3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Timur
- Community sentiment
- Pure Vetiver
- Longevity
- Pure Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- Pure Vetiver
- Value for money
- Timur
- Versatility
- Timur
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pure Vetiver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Pure VetiverAzzaroTimurPheboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.54/ 5 · 198 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 63%Had 21%Want 15%
Category winnerTimurRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
56%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
167 votes
28%Love
45%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerPure VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPure Vetiver
SillagePure Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTimurBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
floral61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerPepperGrapefruitCardamom
Heart
LavenderSea NotesArtemisia
Base
VetiverNutmeg FlowerRhubarb
Top
PepperCardamomGrapefruit
Heart
MagnoliaLavenderCashmere Wood
Base
PatchouliVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Spring92
Summer42
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night85
Category winnerTimurMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,044
PerfumerRaphael Haury
Launched—
Reviews29
Overall rank#28,717
PerfumerSerge Majoullier
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerPure VetiverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAzzaro Pure Vetiver opens with a zesty, sharp burst of ginger and grapefruit, quickly settling into a grassy, herbaceous heart. Designed for spring days and office settings, this woody aromatic scent offers a clean, non-sweet profile. It relies on a prominent vetiver base that feels dry, earthy, and grounded, perfect …
Reviews →Phebo Timur opens with a sharp snap of Nepalese Timur pepper and bitter grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of green cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles on skin, magnolia and lavender soften the top-heavy spice before revealing a smooth core of cashmere wood. The dry down turns distinctly woody and earthy th…
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, Pure Vetiver or Timur?
Pure Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. Pure Vetiver is rated 3.54/5 from 198 votes; Timur is rated 3.85/5 from 65 votes. Choose Pure Vetiver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Timur for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pure Vetiver or Timur?
Pure Vetiver lasts longest (Pure Vetiver 65/100, Timur 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pure Vetiver or Timur?
Pure Vetiver projects furthest (Pure Vetiver 60/100, Timur 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pure Vetiver and Timur smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lavender.
Is Pure Vetiver or Timur better for summer or winter?
For summer, Timur is the stronger pick. For winter, Timur is the stronger pick. Timur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pure Vetiver and Timur?
Pure Vetiver has top notes of Ginger, Pepper, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Sea Notes and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, Nutmeg Flower and Rhubarb. Timur has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Lavender and Cashmere Wood, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.
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