Rebellion vs Vetyver Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
RebellionChoose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vetyver AbsoluteChoose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Rebellion2/4
Vetyver Absolute2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vetyver Absolute
- Sillage & projection
- Rebellion
- Value for money
- Rebellion
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetyver Absolute
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RebellionReyane TraditionVetyver AbsoluteThom BrowneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%
4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
17%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
60%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVetyver Absolute
SillageRebellion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRebellionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
soft spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
powdery69%
anis61%
woody100%
nutty83%
earthy65%
aromatic48%
leather30%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Star AniseMandarin OrangeBergamotGingerBasil
Heart
RoseOrris RootCorianderPink PepperCinnamon
Base
AmberMuskSandalwoodCedarCypressVetiverOakmoss
Top
HazelnutCypressEucalyptus
Heart
WalnutMesquite WoodOrris Root
Base
LeatherVetiverOakmoss
InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Cypress, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring60
Summer20
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#64,516
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,146
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerVetyver AbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRebellion by Reyane Tradition is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2001. It opens with sharp star anise and bright mandarin orange. The heart introduces a spicy floral complexity through rose and pink pepper, while the base grounds the scent in deep amber, sandalwood, and oakmoss. It is a versatile choic…
Reviews →Vetyver Absolute is a dry, polished vetiver built around woods, nuts, leather and moss. The opening brings hazelnut, cypress and eucalyptus before moving into walnut, mesquite and orris, with the base settling earthy, woody and slightly leathery. It suits shoppers who like refined vetiver fragrances with a darker, aro…
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, Rebellion or Vetyver Absolute?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rebellion is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Vetyver Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Rebellion for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vetyver Absolute for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Rebellion or Vetyver Absolute?
They last about the same: Vetyver Absolute 68/100, Rebellion 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Rebellion or Vetyver Absolute?
Rebellion projects furthest (Rebellion 72/100, Vetyver Absolute 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rebellion and Vetyver Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Cypress, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
Is Rebellion or Vetyver Absolute better for summer or winter?
Rebellion suits evening wear; Vetyver Absolute suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rebellion and Vetyver Absolute?
Rebellion has top notes of Star Anise, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Orris Root, Coriander and Pink Pepper, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. Vetyver Absolute has top notes of Hazelnut, Cypress and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Walnut, Mesquite Wood and Orris Root, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
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