Fragrance comparison

Vetiver vs Single Malt on the Rocks

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vetiver

Murdock London

4.0245 votes

Rank #17,333 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Single Malt on the Rocks

Nimere Parfums

3.6411 votes

Rank #57,952 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Single Malt on the Rocks
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Vetiver3/4

Single Malt on the Rocks1/4

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Single Malt on the Rocks
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

Single Malt on the RocksNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 3%Had 17%Want 80%

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

36%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityVetiver

SillageSingle Malt on the Rocks

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%

whiskey83%

earthy65%

green48%

mossy30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, earthy and mossy

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

WhiskeyCitruses

Heart

Hops

Base

PeatWoody NotesOakmoss

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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

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%

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#57,952

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Single Malt on the Rocks by Nimere Parfums creates a rugged sensory experience centered on a heavy whiskey accord. The scent profile features strong peat and woody notes, making it a compelling choice for crisp autumn evenings. This composition avoids sweetness, favoring a dry and resinous character that clings to the…

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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 Single Malt on the Rocks?

Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories. Vetiver is rated 4.02/5 from 45 votes; Single Malt on the Rocks is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Vetiver for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Single Malt on the Rocks for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver or Single Malt on the Rocks?

Vetiver lasts longest (Vetiver 67/100, Single Malt on the Rocks 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver or Single Malt on the Rocks?

Single Malt on the Rocks projects furthest (Single Malt on the Rocks 69/100, Vetiver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver and Single Malt on the Rocks smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.

Is Vetiver or Single Malt on the Rocks better for summer or winter?

Vetiver suits daytime wear; Single Malt on the Rocks suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver and Single Malt on the Rocks?

Vetiver has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Single Malt on the Rocks has top notes of Whiskey and Citruses, heart notes of Hops, a base of Peat, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.