Fragrance comparison

Terre di Amerigo vs Vetiver Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Terre di Amerigo

Derbe

3.8211 votes

Rank #49,386 AmberCitrus

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37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Vetiver Noir

Royall Lyme Bermuda

4.2935 votes

Rank #23,895 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Noir takes 6 of 6 categories.

Terre di Amerigo
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver Noir
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Terre di Amerigo0/6

Vetiver Noir6/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Terre di AmerigoDerbe

Vetiver NoirRoyall Lyme Bermuda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

4.29/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%

Category winnerVetiver NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

82%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

49%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Noir

SillageVetiver Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVetiver NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus91%

green83%

fresh74%

mossy65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

earthy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

amber60%

floral50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ResinsCitrusesHerbal NotesOakmossFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VetiverCitrusesFloral NotesAmberOakmossWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerVetiver NoirLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring94

Summer78

Fall100

Winter50

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 8%

Men83

Unisex8

Women8

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVetiver NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derbe Terre di Amerigo is a traditional Italian green chypre that balances crisp sunshine with quiet forest undergrowth. It opens with an immediate splash of zesty citruses and freshly crushed herbal notes, giving off a brisk, garden-fresh brightness. Within thirty minutes, gentle floral notes emerge to soften the sha…

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Vetiver Noir by Royall Lyme Bermuda opens with a lively splash of bitter citrus that immediately wakes up the senses before settling into its core character. At the center of the blend, dry grassy vetiver joins soft floral notes to create a clean, grounded warmth that feels relaxed yet tidy. As the scent dries down, g…

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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, Terre di Amerigo or Vetiver Noir?

Vetiver Noir takes 6 of 6 categories. Terre di Amerigo is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Vetiver Noir is rated 4.29/5 from 35 votes. Choose Terre di Amerigo for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Noir for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Terre di Amerigo or Vetiver Noir?

Vetiver Noir lasts longest (Vetiver Noir 63/100, Terre di Amerigo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Terre di Amerigo or Vetiver Noir?

Vetiver Noir projects furthest (Vetiver Noir 57/100, Terre di Amerigo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terre di Amerigo and Vetiver Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Citruses, Oakmoss and Floral Notes.

Is Terre di Amerigo or Vetiver Noir better for summer or winter?

Terre di Amerigo suits daytime wear; Vetiver Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Terre di Amerigo and Vetiver Noir?

Terre di Amerigo features Resins, Citruses, Herbal Notes, Oakmoss and Floral Notes. Vetiver Noir features Vetiver, Citruses, Floral Notes, Amber and Oakmoss.