Fragrance comparison

Rodeo vs Vespa for Him

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 117 ratings analysed

Rodeo

Byredo

3.7064 votes

Rank #12,921 LeatherPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Vespa for Him

Vespa

3.9153 votes

Rank #29,952 AromaticLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Rodeo
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vespa for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rodeo3/7

Vespa for Him3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vespa for Him
Community sentiment: Vespa for Him
Longevity: Rodeo
Sillage & projection: Rodeo
Value for money: Vespa for Him
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rodeo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RodeoByredo

Vespa for HimVespa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

3.91/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 53%Had 36%Want 11%

Category winnerVespa for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

21%Love

57%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerVespa for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRodeo

SillageRodeo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value94

Category winnerVespa for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

powdery91%

violet83%

animalic74%

woody65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

violet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Leather

Heart

SuedeViolet

Base

VetiverBlack Amber

Top

GrapefruitVioletJuniper Berries

Heart

LavenderPineapplePink Pepper

Base

VetiverPatchouliSuede

InformationalShared notesSuede, Violet and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer18

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer96

Fall39

Winter7

Day100

Night16

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex47

Women24

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,921

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#29,952

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRodeoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rodeo by Byredo captures an imagined, cinematic take on the American West. It balances the grit of leather with the soft, powdery pull of violet and suede. This unisex fragrance leans toward an introspective, clean aesthetic rather than a rugged, animalic one, making it suitable for professional settings or transition…

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Vespa for Him opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and fresh violet leaves, settling into a clean, aromatic lavender heart. Designed by Juliette Karagueuzoglou in 2014, this breezy eau de toilette closes on subtle suede and earthy vetiver. It is built for casual summer day wear and short trips in warm weather.

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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, Rodeo or Vespa for Him?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Rodeo is rated 3.70/5 from 64 votes; Vespa for Him is rated 3.91/5 from 53 votes. Choose Rodeo for a leather and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vespa for Him for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rodeo or Vespa for Him?

Rodeo lasts longest (Rodeo 70/100, Vespa for Him 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rodeo or Vespa for Him?

Rodeo projects furthest (Rodeo 69/100, Vespa for Him 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rodeo and Vespa for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and violet accords. Common notes include Suede, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Rodeo or Vespa for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vespa for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Rodeo is the stronger pick. Rodeo suits daytime wear; Vespa for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rodeo and Vespa for Him?

Rodeo has top notes of Leather, heart notes of Suede and Violet, a base of Vetiver and Black Amber. Vespa for Him has top notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Suede.