Fragrance comparison

Vaara vs Vettii

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,407 ratings analysed

Vaara

Penhaligon's

3.801,352 votes

Rank #2,532 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Vettii

Agatho Parfum

4.0355 votes

Rank #14,189 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vettii takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vaara
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vettii
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vaara1/7

Vettii6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VaaraPenhaligon's

VettiiAgatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 70%

Category winnerVettiiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,115 votes

53%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerVettiiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVettii

SillageVettii

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVettiiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

aromatic30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds

Heart

RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia

Base

HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean

Top

FigQuinceArbutusLemon

Heart

MyrrhPink PepperCorianderSaffronAmber

Base

CedarTolu BalsamOudMuskPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesQuince, Saffron, Coriander and Cedar. 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

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer44

Fall94

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerVettiiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

Men17

Unisex63

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,532

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#14,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVaaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vaara opens as a juicy quince and rose scent with saffron, coriander, and carrot seed giving it a dry, lightly spiced edge. It starts bright and plush, then settles into a creamy floral musk with sandalwood, honey, and soft powder. It suits shoppers who want a refined rose that feels polished, feminine-leaning, and a …

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Vettii opens with an unusual fruity lift, where fig and quince stand out most, before warming into amber, spice and woods. It reads smoother and softer than many oud-led orientals. This is a good pick for someone who wants a sweet-fruity woody scent with a resinous base rather than a heavy, smoky statement. Sample fir…

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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, Vaara or Vettii?

Vettii takes 6 of 7 categories. Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes; Vettii is rated 4.03/5 from 55 votes. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vettii for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vaara or Vettii?

Vettii lasts longest (Vettii 78/100, Vaara 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vaara or Vettii?

Vettii projects furthest (Vettii 70/100, Vaara 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vaara and Vettii smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Quince, Saffron, Coriander and Cedar.

Is Vaara or Vettii better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vettii is the stronger pick. For winter, Vettii is the stronger pick. Vettii suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vaara and Vettii?

Vaara has top notes of Quince, Rose Water, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Honey, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Vettii has top notes of Fig, Quince, Arbutus and Lemon, heart notes of Myrrh, Pink Pepper, Coriander and Saffron, a base of Cedar, Tolu Balsam, Oud and Musk.