River vs Vetiver di Java
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
RiverChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver di JavaChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
River2/5
Vetiver di Java2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vetiver di Java
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- River
- Value for money
- River
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetiver di Java
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RiverDenimVetiver di JavaPerlierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%
4.04/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%
Category winnerVetiver di JavaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
43%Like
19%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
21%Love
67%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageRiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRiverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
woody77%
herbal65%
earthy53%
lavender42%
woody100%
citrus86%
aromatic72%
earthy58%
anis44%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LemonLemon VerbenaBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderSageNutmeg
Base4-6 hrs
VetiverCedar
Top
BergamotLemon VerbenaStar Anise
Heart
VetiverWoody Notes
Base
CedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLemon Verbena, Bergamot, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for River, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter38
Day100
Night21
Spring91
Summer82
Fall100
Winter36
Day100
Night44
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#56,867
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,212
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerVetiver di JavaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDenim River kicks off with an unapologetic splash of sharp lemon, crisp bergamot, and crushed lemon verbena. The citrus hits hard. It does not disguise its vintage barbershop roots. Within fifteen minutes, the bracing alcohol lift clears, letting clean lavender and herbal sage step forward. A pinch of dry nutmeg adds …
Reviews →Perlier Vetiver di Java pairs crisp bergamot and lemon verbena with an aromatic heart of star anise and earthy vetiver. As it settles on skin, cedar and warm tonka bean create a clean, soapy dry down. It suits warm spring mornings at the office or casual weekend wear when you want a fresh, low-key woody scent.
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, River or Vetiver di Java?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. River is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; Vetiver di Java is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose River for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver di Java for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, River or Vetiver di Java?
They last about the same: River 49/100, Vetiver di Java 49/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, River or Vetiver di Java?
River projects furthest (River 52/100, Vetiver di Java 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do River and Vetiver di Java smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon Verbena, Bergamot, Vetiver and Cedar.
Is River or Vetiver di Java better for summer or winter?
River suits daytime wear; Vetiver di Java suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in River and Vetiver di Java?
River has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver and Cedar. Vetiver di Java has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Star Anise, heart notes of Vetiver and Woody Notes, a base of Cedar and Tonka Bean.
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