Fragrance comparison

Ted vs Vetyver (2003)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 288 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ted

Ted Lapidus

4.02135 votes

Rank #9,298 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver (2003)

Lanvin

3.69153 votes

Rank #16,376 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ted takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ted
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vetyver (2003)
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ted6/7

Vetyver (2003)1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ted
Community sentiment: Ted
Longevity: Ted
Sillage & projection: Ted
Value for money: Ted
Versatility: Vetyver (2003)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ted

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TedTed Lapidus

Vetyver (2003)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerTedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

135 votes

19%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerTedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTed

SillageTed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarLemon

Heart

CinnamonLimeNutmegGingerCaraway

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaWhite Musk

Top

LimeJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

CarawayNutmegClovesBitter OrangeJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCedar, Lemon, Lime and Nutmeg. 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

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall38

Winter10

Day100

Night20

Category winnerVetyver (2003)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#16,376

PerfumerFrançois Robert, Lena Pierottie

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerTedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted by Ted Lapidus offers a clean, spiced freshness that shifts quickly into a sweet, warm amber base. It opens with bright lemon and dry cedar wood, making it suitable for crisp autumn mornings. This budget-friendly scent balances its citrus elements with vanilla and nutmeg to create a comfortable, cozy daily wear op…

Reviews →

Vetyver (2003) by Lanvin is a crisp, aromatic fragrance that leans heavily on bright citrus and clean, soapy green notes. It opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, settling into a gentle woody base. Ideal for casual spring and summer days, this scent offers a light, cooling experience that sits close to the sk…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ted or Vetyver (2003)?

Ted takes 6 of 7 categories. Ted is rated 4.02/5 from 135 votes; Vetyver (2003) is rated 3.69/5 from 153 votes. Choose Ted for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Vetyver (2003) for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ted or Vetyver (2003)?

Ted lasts longest (Ted 69/100, Vetyver (2003) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ted or Vetyver (2003)?

Ted projects furthest (Ted 65/100, Vetyver (2003) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ted and Vetyver (2003) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Lemon, Lime and Nutmeg.

Is Ted or Vetyver (2003) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vetyver (2003) is the stronger pick. For winter, Ted is the stronger pick. Vetyver (2003) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ted and Vetyver (2003)?

Ted has top notes of Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lime, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and White Musk. Vetyver (2003) has top notes of Lime, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Caraway, Nutmeg, Cloves and Bitter Orange, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.