Fragrance comparison

Rose Neroli vs Vetiver Hombre

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 471 ratings analysed

Rose Neroli

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1029 votes

Rank #35,274 White FloralCitrus

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42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Vetiver Hombre

Adolfo Dominguez

3.99442 votes

Rank #3,463 White FloralEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Hombre takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rose Neroli
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vetiver Hombre
Choose it for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Rose Neroli1/7

Vetiver Hombre6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose NeroliL'Occitane en Provence

Vetiver HombreAdolfo Dominguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 22%Had 29%Want 49%

3.99/ 5 · 442 votes

Have 38%Had 22%Want 40%

Category winnerVetiver HombreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

49%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

298 votes

Category winnerVetiver HombreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Hombre

SillageVetiver Hombre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerVetiver HombreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseAfrican Orange FlowerPetitgrainNeroliFruity NotesAmberVirginia Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NeroliAfrican Orange FlowerRhuburbBergamotLavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineLilyClove

Base

VetiverSoil TincturePatchouliLeatherVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Neroli, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Rose Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 16%Party 8%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,463

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerVetiver HombreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Neroli by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an unapologetically brisk splash of botanical freshness. Spray it on and the first impression is crisp, bitter petitgrain backed by sunny neroli. It does not hide its vintage roots. The citrus peel bite feels tart and green before softening into a gentle heart of pink ros…

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Vetiver Hombre by Adolfo Dominguez is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Vetiver Hombre was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Neroli, African Orange Flower, Rhuburb, Bergamot, Lavender and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Lily and Clove; base notes are Vetiver, S…

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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, Rose Neroli or Vetiver Hombre?

Vetiver Hombre takes 6 of 7 categories. Rose Neroli is rated 4.10/5 from 29 votes; Vetiver Hombre is rated 3.99/5 from 442 votes. Choose Rose Neroli for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Hombre for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose Neroli or Vetiver Hombre?

Vetiver Hombre lasts longest (Vetiver Hombre 66/100, Rose Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Neroli or Vetiver Hombre?

Vetiver Hombre projects furthest (Vetiver Hombre 59/100, Rose Neroli 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Neroli and Vetiver Hombre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Neroli, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

Is Rose Neroli or Vetiver Hombre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Vetiver Hombre is the stronger pick. Rose Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Neroli and Vetiver Hombre?

Rose Neroli features Rose, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Neroli and Fruity Notes. Vetiver Hombre has top notes of Neroli, African Orange Flower, Rhuburb and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily and Clove, a base of Vetiver, Soil Tincture, Patchouli and Leather.