Fragrance comparison

Timeless vs Vetyver (2003)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 420 ratings analysed

5 wins

Timeless

Clive Christian

4.38267 votes

Rank #27,256 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver (2003)

Lanvin

3.69153 votes

Rank #15,388 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories.

Timeless
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vetyver (2003)
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Timeless5/7

Vetyver (2003)2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TimelessClive Christian

Vetyver (2003)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

3.69/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerTimelessRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

22%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

267 votes

19%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerTimelessMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTimeless

SillageTimeless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVetyver (2003)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

lavender50%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LimeBitter OrangeGinger

Heart3 to 5 hours

MintLavenderCorianderNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

VetiverMuskAmberLeather

Top

LimeJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

CarawayNutmegClovesBitter OrangeJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Bitter Orange, Nutmeg and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Timeless, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall58

Winter23

Day100

Night45

Spring94

Summer100

Fall38

Winter10

Day100

Night20

Category winnerTimelessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,256

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,388

PerfumerFrançois Robert, Lena Pierottie

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerVetyver (2003)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Timeless by Clive Christian delivers an invigorating twist on the traditional cologne structure, built with a rich 25 percent oil concentration. The opening hits with sharp lime, tart bitter orange, and the zesty bite of fresh ginger. As the bright citrus settles, an aromatic heart of cool mint, clean lavender, herbal…

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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…

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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, Timeless or Vetyver (2003)?

Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories. Timeless is rated 4.38/5 from 267 votes; Vetyver (2003) is rated 3.69/5 from 153 votes. Choose Timeless for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver (2003) for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Timeless or Vetyver (2003)?

Timeless lasts longest (Timeless 77/100, Vetyver (2003) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Timeless or Vetyver (2003)?

Timeless projects furthest (Timeless 66/100, Vetyver (2003) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Timeless and Vetyver (2003) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bitter Orange, Nutmeg and Vetiver.

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

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

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

Timeless has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Mint, Lavender, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Leather. 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.