Fragrance comparison

The Master (Мастер) vs Incense Vetiver

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Master (Мастер)

Siordia Parfums

4.2715 votes

Rank #43,541 AmberPaper

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Incense Vetiver

Atelier Rebul

3.8825 votes

Rank #47,029 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Master (Мастер) takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Master (Мастер)
Choose it for a amber and paper character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Incense Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Master (Мастер)4/5

Incense Vetiver1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Master (Мастер)Siordia Parfums

Incense VetiverAtelier Rebul

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

3.88/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 2%Want 56%

Category winnerThe Master (Мастер)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

24%Love

52%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Master (Мастер)

SillageThe Master (Мастер)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value78

Category winnerIncense VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

paper91%

rose83%

smoky74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

earthy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PaperIncenseRoseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypress

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CypressCedar

Heart

VetiverCarnationLilyRoseJasmine

Base

IncenseTeak WoodPatchouliImmortelle

InformationalShared notesIncense, Rose and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,541

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Master (Мастер)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Master is a niche woody amber built around an unusual paper accord, with incense smoke, dry rose, cypress, and earthy nagarmotha shaping the wear. It reads more textured than plush, and more contemplative than crowd-pleasing. Expect a dry, slightly smoky scent with a papery, resinous core. It may suit cooler weath…

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Atelier Rebul Incense Vetiver opens with a crisp burst of cypress and dry cedar, creating an immediate outdoor atmosphere reminiscent of pine needles underfoot. As the initial sharpness settles, an unforced green vetiver emerges alongside subtle floral touches of carnation, rose, and jasmine. The florals never sweeten…

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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 Master (Мастер) or Incense Vetiver?

The Master (Мастер) takes 4 of 5 categories. The Master (Мастер) is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes; Incense Vetiver is rated 3.88/5 from 25 votes. Choose The Master (Мастер) for a amber and paper character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Incense Vetiver for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Master (Мастер) or Incense Vetiver?

The Master (Мастер) lasts longest (The Master (Мастер) 60/100, Incense Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Master (Мастер) or Incense Vetiver?

The Master (Мастер) projects furthest (The Master (Мастер) 55/100, Incense Vetiver 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Master (Мастер) and Incense Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Rose and Cypress.

Is The Master (Мастер) or Incense Vetiver better for summer or winter?

The Master (Мастер) suits evening wear; Incense Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Master (Мастер) and Incense Vetiver?

The Master (Мастер) features Paper, Incense, Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cypress. Incense Vetiver has top notes of Cypress and Cedar, heart notes of Vetiver, Carnation, Lily and Rose, a base of Incense, Teak Wood, Patchouli and Immortelle.