Fragrance comparison

Raw Vetiver vs Ikon Pure

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

6 wins

Raw Vetiver

Zara

3.66101 votes

Rank #11,912 Warm SpicyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Ikon Pure

Zirh

3.5147 votes

Rank #18,441 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raw Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories.

Raw Vetiver
Choose it for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Ikon Pure
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Raw Vetiver6/7

Ikon Pure1/7

Ratings & consensus: Raw Vetiver
Community sentiment: Ikon Pure
Longevity: Raw Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Raw Vetiver
Value for money: Raw Vetiver
Versatility: Raw Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Raw Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raw VetiverZara

Ikon PureZirh

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 65%Had 19%Want 16%

3.51/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 49%Had 24%Want 27%

Category winnerRaw VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

9%Love

78%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerIkon PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRaw Vetiver

SillageRaw Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value82

Category winnerRaw VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

earthy91%

iris83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

woody100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ginger

Heart

Iris

Base

Vetiver

Top

PearGingerLemonLimeCardamomArtemisia

Heart

Water LilyCinnamonIvyIrisLabdanum

Base

VetiverCedarAmbergrisOlibanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGinger, Iris and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall61

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall46

Winter4

Day100

Night13

Category winnerRaw VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex25

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#18,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRaw VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Raw Vetiver opens more on ginger and airy spice than on vetiver, with iris adding a soft, slightly powdery texture through the middle. As it settles, a light earthy sweetness comes through, but this stays fairly sheer overall. It suits shoppers who want an easy warm-weather woody spicy scent, especially for spring and…

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Ikon Pure is a clean woody freshie with bright citrus, ginger spice and a lightly fruity pear opening over a greener, softer heart. It reads easy, airy and masculine, with vetiver, cedar and ambergris keeping the dry-down crisp rather than heavy. For shoppers, the appeal is simple: warm-weather wear, daytime versatili…

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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, Raw Vetiver or Ikon Pure?

Raw Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories. Raw Vetiver is rated 3.66/5 from 101 votes; Ikon Pure is rated 3.51/5 from 47 votes. Choose Raw Vetiver for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Ikon Pure for a woody and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Raw Vetiver or Ikon Pure?

They last about the same: Raw Vetiver 60/100, Ikon Pure 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Raw Vetiver or Ikon Pure?

Raw Vetiver projects furthest (Raw Vetiver 54/100, Ikon Pure 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raw Vetiver and Ikon Pure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Raw Vetiver or Ikon Pure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Raw Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Raw Vetiver is the stronger pick. Ikon Pure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raw Vetiver and Ikon Pure?

Raw Vetiver has top notes of Ginger, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver. Ikon Pure has top notes of Pear, Ginger, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Water Lily, Cinnamon, Ivy and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Ambergris and Olibanum.