Fragrance comparison

Vetiver vs Tuareg

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Vetiver

Murdock London

4.0245 votes

Rank #17,333 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Tuareg

O Boticário

4.5833 votes

Rank #29,975 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tuareg takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tuareg
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vetiver2/7

Tuareg5/7

Ratings & consensus: Tuareg
Community sentiment: Tuareg
Longevity: Tuareg
Sillage & projection: Tuareg
Value for money: Tuareg
Versatility: Vetiver
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

TuaregO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

4.58/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 3%Had 65%Want 32%

Category winnerTuaregRating 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

76%Love

15%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerTuaregMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityTuareg

SillageTuareg

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTuaregBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

mossy65%

earthy48%

fresh30%

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

mossy65%

floral53%

citrus42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, mossy and citrus

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

Citruses

Heart

Floral NotesRosemarySage

Base

VetiverOakmossWoody Notes

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

Spring85

Summer31

Fall100

Winter46

Day69

Night100

Category winnerVetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#29,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Tuareg by O Boticário opens with an immediate burst of brisk citruses that quickly settles into a clean, herbal heart of crushed rosemary and garden sage. Grounded in a sturdy base of earthy oakmoss, smoky vetiver, and dry woods, the scent profile captures the vintage barbershop feel of early 1990s perfumery. It smell…

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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 Tuareg?

Tuareg takes 5 of 7 categories. Vetiver is rated 4.02/5 from 45 votes; Tuareg is rated 4.58/5 from 33 votes. Choose Vetiver for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tuareg for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver or Tuareg?

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

Which projects more, Vetiver or Tuareg?

Tuareg projects furthest (Tuareg 62/100, Vetiver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver and Tuareg smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, mossy and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.

Is Vetiver or Tuareg better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Vetiver is the stronger pick. Vetiver suits daytime wear; Tuareg suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver and Tuareg?

Vetiver has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Tuareg has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Woody Notes.