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Vetiver vs Terre d'Iris

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

Updated 387 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Vetiver

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Terre d'Iris

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Vetiver5/7
Terre d'Iris1/7
Ratings & consensus
Vetiver
Community sentiment
Vetiver
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Terre d'Iris
Value for money
Vetiver
Versatility
Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
VetiverJust Jack
Terre d'IrisMiller Harris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 118 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 269 votes
Have 42%Had 18%Want 39%
Category winnerVetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
36%Like
14%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

118 votes

40%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

269 votes

Category winnerVetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTerre d'Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value87
¤ Price value52
Category winnerVetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
woody92%
iris84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitAfrican Orange Flower
Heart
VetiverSageOrrisNutmeg
Base
Amberwoodoak mossPimento
Top
BergamotBitter OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
RosemaryAfrican Orange FlowerSageRose
Base
Irisoak mossFirOrrisResinPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, African Orange Flower, Sage and Orris. 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
Summer87
Fall0
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
Men7
Unisex70
Women23
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#29,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Just Jack Vetiver serves up an affordable, bright entry point into clean, woody scents. It focuses on a dominant citrus and white floral opening before settling into a dry oak moss and vetiver base. The scent provides a refreshing, budget-friendly option for daily wear in spring and summer.

Reviews →

Terre d'Iris opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange, bringing a sunny Mediterranean brightness that quickly gives way to dry, savory herbs. Rosemary and clary sage dominate the early transition, giving the blend a rugged, windswept feel rather than a typical floral sweetness. As it settles on…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vetiver or Terre d'Iris?

Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. Vetiver is rated 4.18/5 from 118 votes; Terre d'Iris is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes. Choose Vetiver for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Terre d'Iris for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver or Terre d'Iris?

They last about the same: Vetiver 63/100, Terre d'Iris 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver or Terre d'Iris?

Terre d'Iris projects furthest (Terre d'Iris 59/100, Vetiver 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver and Terre d'Iris smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, African Orange Flower, Sage and Orris.

Is Vetiver or Terre d'Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Terre d'Iris is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver and Terre d'Iris?

Vetiver has top notes of Grapefruit and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Vetiver, Sage, Orris and Nutmeg, a base of Amberwood, oak moss and Pimento. Terre d'Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rosemary, African Orange Flower, Sage and Rose, a base of Iris, oak moss, Fir and Orris.

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