Fragrance comparison

Stunningly Venice vs Vetiverve

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 503 ratings analysed

Stunningly Venice

Zara

3.71384 votes

Rank #12,739 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Vetiverve

ArteOlfatto

3.80119 votes

Rank #6,612 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiverve takes 6 of 7 categories.

Stunningly Venice
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Vetiverve
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Stunningly Venice1/7

Vetiverve6/7

Ratings & consensus: Vetiverve
Community sentiment: Vetiverve
Longevity: Vetiverve
Sillage & projection: Vetiverve
Value for money: Stunningly Venice
Versatility: Vetiverve
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiverve

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stunningly VeniceZara

VetiverveArteOlfatto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerVetiverveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

52%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

384 votes

50%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerVetiverveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityVetiverve

SillageVetiverve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value61

Category winnerStunningly VeniceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

citrus83%

amber74%

fresh65%

sour56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Red Berries

Base

Myrhh

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamot

Heart

CuminPink PepperCarnation

Base

Haitian VetiverSandalwoodMyrhhMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Myrhh. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer72

Fall86

Winter59

Day100

Night92

Category winnerVetiverveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex30

Women67

Men48

Unisex52

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,739

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#6,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerVetiverveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Stunningly Venice opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sour red berries before resting into a faint myrrh base. Designed by Jo Malone in 2021, this fruity citrus splash delivers a crisp, soapy aura for casual warm spring days. It stays close to the skin, offering an easy reach after a morning shower.

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Vetiverve centers on Haitian vetiver with a brisk citrus opening, then settles into dry spices, soft woods, and a lightly creamy base. It reads polished rather than wild, with cumin and pepper giving lift while sandalwood and musk smooth the edges. A strong pick for vetiver lovers who want something refined, earthy, a…

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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, Stunningly Venice or Vetiverve?

Vetiverve takes 6 of 7 categories. Stunningly Venice is rated 3.71/5 from 384 votes; Vetiverve is rated 3.80/5 from 119 votes. Choose Stunningly Venice for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Vetiverve for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Stunningly Venice or Vetiverve?

Vetiverve lasts longest (Vetiverve 78/100, Stunningly Venice 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stunningly Venice or Vetiverve?

Vetiverve projects furthest (Vetiverve 66/100, Stunningly Venice 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stunningly Venice and Vetiverve smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Myrhh.

Is Stunningly Venice or Vetiverve better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vetiverve is the stronger pick. For winter, Vetiverve is the stronger pick. Vetiverve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stunningly Venice and Vetiverve?

Stunningly Venice has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Red Berries, a base of Myrhh. Vetiverve has top notes of Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Pink Pepper and Carnation, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Myrhh and Musk.