Fragrance comparison

Reflection Man vs Vetyver (1964)

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9,157 ratings analysed

4 wins

Reflection Man

Amouage

4.399,145 votes

Rank #25,751 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver (1964)

Lanvin

4.6712 votes

Rank #32,617 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Reflection Man
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Vetyver (1964)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Reflection Man4/5

Vetyver (1964)1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reflection ManAmouage

Vetyver (1964)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 9,145 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

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

61%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

9,145 votes

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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityReflection Man

SillageReflection Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value31

Category winnerReflection ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

iris61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryPink PepperPetitgrain

Heart

JasmineNeroliOrris RootYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverPatchouli

Top

BergamotPetitgrainAldehydesRosemaryLemonOrange

Heart

JasmineCloveIrisLaurelsRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon

Base

VetiverPatchouliRussian LeatherMossLabdanumCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Summer83

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex23

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,751

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerReflection ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Reflection Man redefines the clean, floral category for men by balancing cold metallic facets with warm, comforting wood. A refreshing spray of rosemary and petitgrain yields to a rich heart of jasmine and powdery orris root. The base settles into a smooth cedarwood and sandalwood combination, making it an exc…

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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, Reflection Man or Vetyver (1964)?

Reflection Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Reflection Man is rated 4.39/5 from 9,145 votes; Vetyver (1964) is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Reflection Man for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Vetyver (1964) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reflection Man or Vetyver (1964)?

Reflection Man lasts longest (Reflection Man 75/100, Vetyver (1964) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reflection Man or Vetyver (1964)?

Reflection Man projects furthest (Reflection Man 63/100, Vetyver (1964) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reflection Man and Vetyver (1964) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Reflection Man or Vetyver (1964) better for summer or winter?

Vetyver (1964) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reflection Man and Vetyver (1964)?

Reflection Man has top notes of Rosemary, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver 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.