Fragrance comparison

Vetiver vs Vetyver Vanille

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vetiver

Mazzolari

4.0391 votes

Rank #7,954 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver takes 3 of 3 categories.

Vetiver
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Vetiver3/3

Vetyver Vanille0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VetiverMazzolari

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 31%Had 10%Want 59%

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

14%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityVetiver

SillageVetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

tobacco70%

woody60%

floral50%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetyverBergamotNutmegTobaccoOrangeLimeSpicy NotesFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

TobaccoWoodsy NotesSpicy Notes

Base3 to 5 hours

VetyverVanille

InformationalShared notesVetyver, Bergamot, Tobacco and Spicy Notes. Durations are only published for Vetyver Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night29

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mazzolari Vetiver opens with bright lime, bergamot and orange, then settles into a warmer, darker vetiver framed by nutmeg, tobacco and a soft floral trace. Reviewers describe it as classic, polished and slightly barbershop-like, with citrus freshness up top and a richer woody-spicy base underneath. It suits someone w…

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Vetyver Vanille by Le Jardin Retrouve pairs crisp citrus with rooty woods and smooth warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant sparkle that feels bright and aromatic. As the brisk opening settles, dry tobacco leaves and warm spicy notes emerge alongside textured woods…

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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 Vetyver Vanille?

Vetiver takes 3 of 3 categories. Vetiver is rated 4.03/5 from 91 votes; Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Vetiver for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver or Vetyver Vanille?

Vetiver lasts longest (Vetiver 80/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver or Vetyver Vanille?

Vetiver projects furthest (Vetiver 67/100, Vetyver Vanille 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver and Vetyver Vanille smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Vetyver, Bergamot, Tobacco and Spicy Notes.

Is Vetiver or Vetyver Vanille better for summer or winter?

Vetiver suits daytime wear; Vetyver Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver and Vetyver Vanille?

Vetiver features Vetyver, Bergamot, Nutmeg, Tobacco and Orange. Vetyver Vanille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Woodsy Notes and Spicy Notes, a base of Vetyver and Vanille.