Fragrance comparison

Vetiver vs Donald

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 681 ratings analysed

Vetiver

Le Blanc

4.003 votes

Rank #65,065 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Donald

Trump

2.54678 votes

Rank #60,981 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Donald takes 2 of 4 categories.

Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Donald
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Vetiver1/4

Donald2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VetiverLe Blanc

DonaldTrump

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 40%Want 20%

2.54/ 5 · 678 votes

Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

22%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

44%Dislike

27%Hate

678 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate39

Category winners

LongevityDonald

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value29

Category winnerVetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

citrus48%

warm spicy30%

green100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

ozonic70%

woody60%

aquatic50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverCitrusesSpicy NotesWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CucumberBlack BasilMintCitruses

Heart

Spicy NotesPepperHerbal NotesWoody Notes

Base

Exotic WoodsVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Citruses, Spicy Notes and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring93

Summer100

Fall70

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men41

Unisex8

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,981

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDonaldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetiver by Le Blanc delivers a straightforward woody aromatic profile built around clean earthy elements and brisk accents. It opens with an immediate lift of tart citruses that cuts cleanly through the air before settling into dry spicy notes. At the heart, earthy vetiver takes charge, accompanied by supportive woody…

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Annie Buzantian crafted Donald Trump by Trump in 2004 as a crisp woody aromatic blend for men. The initial spray hits with cool cucumber, sharp mint, and green black basil over a light citrus backdrop. As the top notes fade, pepper and dry herbal notes emerge before settling into a soft vetiver and synthetic cedar bas…

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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, Vetiver or Donald?

Donald takes 2 of 4 categories. Vetiver is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Donald is rated 2.54/5 from 678 votes. Choose Vetiver for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Donald for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver or Donald?

Donald lasts longest (Donald 44/100, Vetiver 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver or Donald?

Projection is very close: Vetiver 50/100, Donald 50/100 for sillage.

Do Vetiver and Donald smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Citruses, Spicy Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Vetiver or Donald better for summer or winter?

Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver and Donald?

Vetiver features Vetiver, Citruses, Spicy Notes and Woody Notes. Donald has top notes of Cucumber, Black Basil, Mint and Citruses, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Pepper, Herbal Notes and Woody Notes, a base of Exotic Woods and Vetiver.