Fragrance comparison

The Different vs Vetiver Insolent

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 404 ratings analysed

The Different

VELVET SAM

4.502 votes

Rank #54,396 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Vetiver Insolent

Miller Harris

4.16402 votes

Rank #24,146 AromaticEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Insolent takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Different
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver Insolent
Choose it for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

The Different1/4

Vetiver Insolent3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DifferentVELVET SAM

Vetiver InsolentMiller Harris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.16/ 5 · 402 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

46%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

402 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Insolent

SillageVetiver Insolent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value54

Category winnerThe DifferentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

earthy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

fresh spicy60%

amber50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperWatery Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseIrisCypress

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmbergrisSandalwood

Top

elemiCardamomBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

IrisAmberLavender

Base

VetiverOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Iris and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for The Different, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 9%

Men61

Unisex35

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,146

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetiver InsolentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Different by VELVET SAM opens with an immediate flash of cool green cardamom and cracked pink pepper, cut through by a splash of fresh watery notes. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk aquatic splash softens into an aromatic heart of crushed cypress needles, dewy rose petals, and powdery iris. The foundation settles…

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Vetiver Insolent by Miller Harris opens with a sharp, resinous crackle of black pepper and smoky elemi, balanced by a green cardamom twist. As the fragrance settles onto the skin, a dry lavender note emerges to temper the early spice before the main event takes over. The base is an unapologetically earthy, damp vetive…

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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, The Different or Vetiver Insolent?

Vetiver Insolent takes 3 of 4 categories. The Different is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Vetiver Insolent is rated 4.16/5 from 402 votes. Choose The Different for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Insolent for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Different or Vetiver Insolent?

Vetiver Insolent lasts longest (Vetiver Insolent 70/100, The Different 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Different or Vetiver Insolent?

Vetiver Insolent projects furthest (Vetiver Insolent 59/100, The Different 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Different and Vetiver Insolent smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Iris and Oakmoss.

Is The Different or Vetiver Insolent better for summer or winter?

The Different suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Different and Vetiver Insolent?

The Different has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Watery Notes, heart notes of elemi, Rose, Iris and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Sandalwood. Vetiver Insolent has top notes of elemi, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Amber and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.