Fragrance comparison

Vetiver vs Masculin 2 Vetyver

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Vetiver

Murdock London

4.0245 votes

Rank #17,333 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Masculin 2 Vetyver

Bourjois

4.2434 votes

Rank #15,954 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masculin 2 Vetyver takes 7 of 7 categories.

Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Masculin 2 Vetyver
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetiver0/7

Masculin 2 Vetyver7/7

Ratings & consensus: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Community sentiment: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Longevity: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Sillage & projection: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Value for money: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Versatility: Masculin 2 Vetyver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Masculin 2 Vetyver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VetiverMurdock London

Masculin 2 VetyverBourjois

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 23%Want 46%

Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverRating 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

44%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMasculin 2 Vetyver

SillageMasculin 2 Vetyver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

mossy65%

earthy48%

fresh30%

woody100%

green90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

citrus60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match48%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

GrapefruitCitrusesBergamot

Heart

VetiverHerbal NotesGeranium

Base

Woody NotesMuskPatchouliOakmossHoney

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

Summer88

Fall88

Winter53

Day100

Night44

Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

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

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#15,954

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMasculin 2 VetyverHigher 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…

Reviews →

Bourjois released Masculin 2 Vetyver in 1985, created by perfumer François Demachy. It opens with sharp grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sour citruses before settling into a dry heart of vetiver, geranium, and herbal notes. As the scent dries down, oakmoss, dark patchouli, and earthy musk take over with a tiny trace o…

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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 Masculin 2 Vetyver?

Masculin 2 Vetyver takes 7 of 7 categories. Vetiver is rated 4.02/5 from 45 votes; Masculin 2 Vetyver is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes. Choose Vetiver for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masculin 2 Vetyver for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver or Masculin 2 Vetyver?

Masculin 2 Vetyver lasts longest (Masculin 2 Vetyver 73/100, Vetiver 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver or Masculin 2 Vetyver?

Masculin 2 Vetyver projects furthest (Masculin 2 Vetyver 64/100, Vetiver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver and Masculin 2 Vetyver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.

Is Vetiver or Masculin 2 Vetyver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Masculin 2 Vetyver is the stronger pick. For winter, Masculin 2 Vetyver is the stronger pick. Vetiver suits daytime wear; Masculin 2 Vetyver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver and Masculin 2 Vetyver?

Vetiver has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Masculin 2 Vetyver has top notes of Grapefruit, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Herbal Notes and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss.