Fragrance comparison

Vetiver vs Blue Eyes

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Vetiver

Murdock London

4.0245 votes

Rank #17,333 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Blue Eyes

Sunnamusk

4.333 votes

Rank #42,677 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Eyes takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Eyes
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Vetiver1/3

Blue Eyes2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Eyes
Sillage & projection: Blue Eyes
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

VetiverMurdock London

Blue EyesSunnamusk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

45 votes

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlue Eyes

SillageBlue Eyes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

mossy65%

earthy48%

fresh30%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesOakmoss

Base6-8+ hrs

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Top

VetiverPeppermintCitrusesPink Pepper

Heart

GrapefruitJasmineCedar

Base

Woody NotesOlibanumOakmossGinger

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall88

Winter46

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Work 41%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#42,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Murdock London Vetiver delivers a crisp, bracing introduction to traditional British barbershop perfumery without feeling dusty. The first spray hits with sharp citruses and bitter bergamot, backed by a surprising snap of dark licorice and clove. As the initial alcoholic punch softens over twenty minutes, raw grassy v…

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Blue Eyes by Sunnamusk opens with a sharp, bracing blend of peppermint and citrus notes. It quickly shifts into a woody, aromatic composition that stays fresh for hours. This fragrance is a solid pick for professional settings during the spring or summer months, offering a clean and energetic profile for men who prefe…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vetiver or Blue Eyes?

Blue Eyes takes 2 of 3 categories. Vetiver is rated 4.02/5 from 45 votes; Blue Eyes is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Vetiver for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Eyes for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver or Blue Eyes?

Blue Eyes lasts longest (Blue Eyes 90/100, Vetiver 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver or Blue Eyes?

Blue Eyes projects furthest (Blue Eyes 88/100, Vetiver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver and Blue Eyes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.

Is Vetiver or Blue Eyes better for summer or winter?

Vetiver suits daytime wear; Blue Eyes suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver and Blue Eyes?

Vetiver has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Blue Eyes has top notes of Vetiver, Peppermint, Citruses and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Grapefruit, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Woody Notes, Olibanum, Oakmoss and Ginger.