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Sharra vs Masculin 2 Vetyver

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

Updated 56 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

  • Sharra

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Masculin 2 Vetyver

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sharra2/5
Masculin 2 Vetyver2/5
Ratings & consensus
Sharra
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Masculin 2 Vetyver
Sillage & projection
Sharra
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Masculin 2 Vetyver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SharraSharra Pagano
Masculin 2 VetyverBourjois
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.45/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 46%
4.24/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 30%Had 23%Want 46%
Category winnerSharraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

44%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityMasculin 2 Vetyver

SillageSharra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value58
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody88%
green77%
fresh spicy65%
mossy53%
fresh42%
woody100%
green90%
aromatic80%
earthy70%
citrus60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
GrapefruitCitrusesBergamot
Heart
VetiverHerbal NotesGeranium
Base
Woody NotesMuskPatchouliOakmossHoney
InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Bergamot, Citruses and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer88
Fall88
Winter53
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex57
Women43
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,620

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sharra by Sharra Pagano is a rare, mossy chypre from the 1980s that pairs bright citrus with deep oakmoss. It is designed for women who appreciate classic, green structures. The scent behaves like a crisp, retro splash that settles into a dry, woody skin scent during warm spring days.

Reviews →

Bourjois released Masculin 2 Vetyver in 1985, created by perfumer François Demachy. It opens with sharp grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sour citruses before settling into a dry heart of vetiver, geranium, and herbal notes. As the scent dries down, oakmoss, dark patchouli, and earthy musk take over with a tiny trace o…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sharra or Masculin 2 Vetyver?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Sharra is rated 4.45/5 from 22 votes; Masculin 2 Vetyver is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes. Choose Sharra for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masculin 2 Vetyver for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sharra or Masculin 2 Vetyver?

Masculin 2 Vetyver lasts longest (Masculin 2 Vetyver 73/100, Sharra 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sharra or Masculin 2 Vetyver?

Sharra projects furthest (Sharra 71/100, Masculin 2 Vetyver 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sharra and Masculin 2 Vetyver smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Bergamot, Citruses and Oakmoss.

Is Sharra or Masculin 2 Vetyver better for summer or winter?

Sharra suits daytime wear; Masculin 2 Vetyver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sharra and Masculin 2 Vetyver?

Sharra features Green Notes, Woody Notes, Bergamot, Citruses and Oakmoss. Masculin 2 Vetyver has top notes of Grapefruit, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Herbal Notes and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

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