Fragrance comparison

Rhubarb vs Vetiver Fatal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,591 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rhubarb

Perfumer H

3.84109 votes

Rank #9,007 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Vetiver Fatal

Atelier Cologne

4.061,482 votes

Rank #27,577 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rhubarb takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rhubarb
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vetiver Fatal
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Rhubarb5/7

Vetiver Fatal2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RhubarbPerfumer H

Vetiver FatalAtelier Cologne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 57%

4.06/ 5 · 1,482 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

Category winnerVetiver FatalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

37%Love

45%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,482 votes

Category winnerVetiver FatalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRhubarb

SillageRhubarb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRhubarbBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

earthy30%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JuniperHaitian VetiverOrangeAtlas CedarSicilian LemonRose WaterRed FruitsTunisian Orange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Haitian VetiverPlumViolet LeafCalabrian bergamotBitter OrangeSicilian LemonCedarAgarwood (Oud)Tunisian Orange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHaitian Vetiver, Atlas Cedar, Sicilian Lemon and Tunisian Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRhubarbMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex59

Women12

Men38

Unisex56

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,007

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#27,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRhubarbHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rhubarb by Perfumer H reads less like a literal rhubarb perfume and more like a bright green vetiver with citrus, juniper, cedar and a tart red-fruit lift. It feels fresh, woody and aromatic, with a sunny early-summer mood rather than a sugary fruit profile. The main caution is performance. Wearers describe the scent…

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Atelier Cologne Vetiver Fatal shifts the classic earthy root into brighter territory by leading with crisp Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and sun-ripened Sicilian lemon. As the vivid citrus burst calms, a distinctive core of juicy dark plum and powdery violet leaf smooths out the edges, transforming raw Haitian ve…

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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, Rhubarb or Vetiver Fatal?

Rhubarb takes 5 of 7 categories. Rhubarb is rated 3.84/5 from 109 votes; Vetiver Fatal is rated 4.06/5 from 1,482 votes. Choose Rhubarb for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Fatal for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rhubarb or Vetiver Fatal?

Rhubarb lasts longest (Rhubarb 68/100, Vetiver Fatal 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rhubarb or Vetiver Fatal?

Rhubarb projects furthest (Rhubarb 58/100, Vetiver Fatal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rhubarb and Vetiver Fatal smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver, Atlas Cedar, Sicilian Lemon and Tunisian Orange Blossom.

Is Rhubarb or Vetiver Fatal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rhubarb is the stronger pick. For winter, Vetiver Fatal is the stronger pick. Rhubarb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rhubarb and Vetiver Fatal?

Rhubarb features Juniper, Haitian Vetiver, Orange, Atlas Cedar and Sicilian Lemon. Vetiver Fatal features Haitian Vetiver, Plum, Violet Leaf, Calabrian bergamot and Bitter Orange.