Fragrance comparison

River vs Vitesse Carbon

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

River

Denim

4.0021 votes

Rank #55,534 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vitesse Carbon

Armaf

3.9437 votes

Rank #15,484 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vitesse Carbon takes 3 of 5 categories.

River
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vitesse Carbon
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

River2/5

Vitesse Carbon3/5

Ratings & consensus: River
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vitesse Carbon
Sillage & projection: Vitesse Carbon
Value for money: River
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vitesse Carbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RiverDenim

Vitesse CarbonArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%

3.94/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerRiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

37%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVitesse Carbon

SillageVitesse Carbon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

herbal65%

earthy53%

lavender42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

violet77%

iris69%

herbal61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSageNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedar

Top

IrisBergamotSageLemon VerbenaLemon

Heart

LavenderVioletSpices

Base

LeatherAmbergrisVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for River, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night24

Spring92

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVitesse CarbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim 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 …

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Vitesse Carbon is a crisp, powdery aromatic with a noticeable iris note up top, backed by lemon, lavender and a smooth leathery woods base. On skin it often reads like a budget blend of Dior Homme style iris and Green Irish Tweed style freshness. It suits men who like clean, dressed-up scents with a soft cosmetic edge…

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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, River or Vitesse Carbon?

Vitesse Carbon takes 3 of 5 categories. River is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; Vitesse Carbon is rated 3.94/5 from 37 votes. Choose River for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vitesse Carbon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, River or Vitesse Carbon?

Vitesse Carbon lasts longest (Vitesse Carbon 61/100, River 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, River or Vitesse Carbon?

Vitesse Carbon projects furthest (Vitesse Carbon 64/100, River 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do River and Vitesse Carbon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is River or Vitesse Carbon better for summer or winter?

River suits daytime wear; Vitesse Carbon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in River and Vitesse Carbon?

River has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver and Cedar. Vitesse Carbon has top notes of Iris, Bergamot, Sage and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Spices, a base of Leather, Ambergris, Vetiver and Sandalwood.