Fragrance comparison

Vétiver vs OWN III

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

Vétiver

Molinard

3.83101 votes

Rank #17,072 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

OWN III

Mith

3.676 votes

Rank #54,859 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OWN III takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vétiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
OWN III
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Vétiver1/4

OWN III3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VétiverMolinard

OWN IIIMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityOWN III

SillageOWN III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value67

Category winnerOWN IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

earthy77%

iris69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

IrisAmberLavenderViolet Leaf

Base

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oil

Top

GrapefruitBergamotAfrican Orange FlowerPetitgrainPepperCardamom

Heart

RoseTuberoseNarcissusJasminePeachGreen NotesBlack CurrantIris

Base

AmberMuskOrris RootCedarVetiverVanillaViolet LeafSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Iris and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#54,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVétiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Vétiver opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit, bitter blood orange, and bright bergamot that feels like slicing fresh citrus on a sunny morning. As the sharp juiciness settles, a smooth heart of earthy violet leaf, clean lavender, and powdery iris emerges, softening the blend without making it heavy. Th…

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OWN III by Mith opens with a bright splash of crisp grapefruit, Italian bergamot, and zesty petitgrain balanced by a pinch of crushed black pepper and cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals a powdery floral heart of soft iris, orris root, velvety rose, and creamy jasmine layered over juicy …

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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, Vétiver or OWN III?

OWN III takes 3 of 4 categories. Vétiver is rated 3.83/5 from 101 votes; OWN III is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Vétiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose OWN III for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vétiver or OWN III?

OWN III lasts longest (OWN III 67/100, Vétiver 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vétiver or OWN III?

Projection is very close: OWN III 50/100, Vétiver 49/100 for sillage.

Do Vétiver and OWN III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Iris and Amber.

Is Vétiver or OWN III better for summer or winter?

OWN III suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vétiver and OWN III?

Vétiver has top notes of Blood Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Amber, Lavender and Violet Leaf, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Java vetiver oil. OWN III has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Orris Root and Cedar.