Fragrance comparison

Vetiver vs Hemp and Leather

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Vetiver

Murdock London

4.0245 votes

Rank #17,333 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Hemp and Leather

Robbie VanGogh

4.0715 votes

Rank #38,388 AromaticLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hemp and Leather
Choose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vetiver2/4

Hemp and Leather2/4

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hemp and Leather
Sillage & projection: Hemp and Leather
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

Hemp and LeatherRobbie VanGogh

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

Category winnerVetiverRating 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

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityHemp and Leather

SillageHemp and Leather

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

woody100%

citrus83%

mossy65%

earthy48%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

leather92%

tobacco84%

cannabis77%

herbal69%

smoky61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

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

ArtemisiaPink PepperCitruses

Heart

cannabisWormwoodWoody NotesLabdanum

Base

LeatherTobaccoOakmossAmber

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

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#38,388

PerfumerRob Denton

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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Hemp and Leather by Robbie VanGogh is an aromatic, cannabis-centered fragrance for men. It opens with bright pink pepper and absinthe, settling into a rugged heart of hemp and wormwood. The dry-down introduces a steady, masculine blend of leather and tobacco that feels grounded and perfect for a night out in cool weat…

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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 Hemp and Leather?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vetiver is rated 4.02/5 from 45 votes; Hemp and Leather is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Vetiver for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hemp and Leather for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver or Hemp and Leather?

Hemp and Leather lasts longest (Hemp and Leather 95/100, Vetiver 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver or Hemp and Leather?

Hemp and Leather projects furthest (Hemp and Leather 81/100, Vetiver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver and Hemp and Leather smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.

Is Vetiver or Hemp and Leather better for summer or winter?

Vetiver suits daytime wear; Hemp and Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver and Hemp and Leather?

Vetiver has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Hemp and Leather has top notes of Artemisia, Pink Pepper and Citruses, heart notes of cannabis, Wormwood, Woody Notes and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Amber.