Fragrance comparison

Rose On Fire vs Vetivera

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

Rose On Fire

Mahdi Perfumes

4.001 votes

Rank #63,133 WoodyAromatic

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59%scent match

Closely related

Vetivera

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.0064 votes

Rank #17,587 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Rose On Fire
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.
Vetivera
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rose On Fire2/4

Vetivera2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vetivera
Sillage & projection: Rose On Fire
Value for money: Rose On Fire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetivera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose On FireMahdi Perfumes

VetiveraLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

42%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVetivera

SillageRose On Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerRose On FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

amber60%

rose50%

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

earthy58%

citrus44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotCypressCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

Turkish RoseBourbon Geranium

Base

OlibanumBirchGuaiac WoodPatchouliHaitian VetiverCedarBenzoin

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Haitian VetiverBlack Pepper

Base4 to 7 hours

Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Haitian Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Vetivera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer47

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night76

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men55

Unisex43

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,133

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,587

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVetiveraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose On Fire by Mahdi Perfumes starts with a sharp splash of dark black currant and bergamot, backed by a cool cypress breeze. This unisex scent settles into a dry woodiness, suitable for cool autumn evenings. It offers an easygoing, accessible rose profile that does not feel overly delicate or classic.

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Vetivera by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum offers a crisp, dry take on roots and timber. Created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, the scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that quickly meets a prominent kick of crushed black pepper. At the center, Haitian vetiver brings a grassy, earthy, and lightly smoky character w…

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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, Rose On Fire or Vetivera?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose On Fire is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Vetivera is rated 4.00/5 from 64 votes. Choose Rose On Fire for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall. Choose Vetivera for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose On Fire or Vetivera?

Vetivera lasts longest (Vetivera 73/100, Rose On Fire 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose On Fire or Vetivera?

Rose On Fire projects furthest (Rose On Fire 75/100, Vetivera 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose On Fire and Vetivera smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Haitian Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Rose On Fire or Vetivera better for summer or winter?

Vetivera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose On Fire and Vetivera?

Rose On Fire has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Cypress and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Bourbon Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Birch, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Vetivera has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Haitian Vetiver and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar.