Fragrance comparison

Ultimate Zest vs Pistachio & Vetiver

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ultimate Zest

Parfums Vintage

4.673 votes

Rank #42,089 WoodyCamphor

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Pistachio & Vetiver

Mith

4.336 votes

Rank #48,909 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultimate Zest takes 2 of 4 categories.

Ultimate Zest
Choose it for a woody and camphor character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pistachio & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ultimate Zest2/4

Pistachio & Vetiver1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ultimate ZestParfums Vintage

Pistachio & VetiverMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 41%Had 6%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityUltimate Zest

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPistachio & VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

camphor88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

citrus53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Notes

EucalyptusAustralian SandalwoodGingerMandarin OrangeVineCascaloneJuniperMuskIndian SandalwoodPink GrapefruitFrankincenseAmbrocenide

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PistachioCardamomPetitgrainAmbretteBergamot

Heart

Cashmere WoodGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaBenzoinVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodAmbroxan

InformationalNo shared notesDurations are only published for Ultimate Zest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#48,909

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUltimate ZestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ultimate Zest by Parfums Vintage is a brisk woody aromatic fragrance that combines sharp citrus oils with crisp herbal and coniferous undertones. The opening introduces pink grapefruit, kaffir lime, citron, and mandarin orange, accented by a cool burst of eucalyptus, aldehydes, and gin-soaked juniper berries. As the i…

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Pistachio & Vetiver pairs a creamy pistachio opening with green petitgrain, cardamom spice, and a dry woody base. It starts fresher than the name suggests, then settles into smooth vanilla, benzoin, cedarwood, and earthy vetiver. This reads as a modern sweet woody aromatic rather than a dessert scent. It may suit some…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ultimate Zest or Pistachio & Vetiver?

Ultimate Zest takes 2 of 4 categories. Ultimate Zest is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Pistachio & Vetiver is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ultimate Zest for a woody and camphor character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pistachio & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ultimate Zest or Pistachio & Vetiver?

Ultimate Zest lasts longest (Ultimate Zest 80/100, Pistachio & Vetiver 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ultimate Zest or Pistachio & Vetiver?

Projection is very close: Ultimate Zest 50/100, Pistachio & Vetiver 50/100 for sillage.

Do Ultimate Zest and Pistachio & Vetiver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords.

Is Ultimate Zest or Pistachio & Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Ultimate Zest suits daytime wear; Pistachio & Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ultimate Zest and Pistachio & Vetiver?

Ultimate Zest features Eucalyptus, Australian Sandalwood, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Vine. Pistachio & Vetiver has top notes of Pistachio, Cardamom, Petitgrain and Ambrette, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Benzoin and Vetiver.