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Vétiver d'Or vs Kopi Luwak

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

Updated 66 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kopi Luwak takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Vétiver d'Or

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Kopi Luwak

    Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vétiver d'Or0/4
Kopi Luwak4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Kopi Luwak
Sillage & projection
Kopi Luwak
Value for money
Kopi Luwak
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kopi Luwak

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vétiver d'OrPro Fragrantia
Kopi LuwakPictura Fragrans
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%
3.55/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

40%Love
15%Like
13%Ok
10%Dislike
21%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityKopi Luwak

SillageKopi Luwak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value51
Category winnerKopi LuwakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
almond69%
vanilla61%
sweet100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
coffee69%
vanilla61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
AlmondCaramel
Heart1 to 2 hours
MapleArganSyrupTuberose
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodVetiverVanillaLeatherAmberTonka BeanMuskCedar
Top
CoffeeMapleSyrupAlmond
Heart
Kopi Luwak CoffeeCivetNutmegSandalwoodEugenol
Base
Dark PatchouliVanillaSmokeTonka BeanIncenseOudAmber
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Maple, Syrup and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Vétiver d'Or, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring20
Summer15
Fall100
Winter95
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
Men27
Unisex69
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,442

PerfumerThomas Nipkow

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,335

PerfumerDL Jenkins

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerKopi LuwakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vétiver d'Or by Pro Fragrantia balances rich confectionery warmth with an earthy, rooted base. The opening pairs nutty almond with melted caramel, creating a sweet, nutty introduction that feels creamy rather than sugary. Soon after, hints of maple and syrup emerge alongside lush tuberose and argan, adding depth to th…

Reviews →

Kopi Luwak by Pictura Fragrans is a bold, divisive coffee-forward scent. It layers dark roasted beans with maple syrup and animalic civet notes to create a distinct, humid atmosphere. This extrait de parfum suits experienced collectors who enjoy challenging, dark gourmand profiles that prioritize raw, sensory realism …

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vétiver d'Or or Kopi Luwak?

Kopi Luwak takes 4 of 4 categories. Vétiver d'Or is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Kopi Luwak is rated 3.55/5 from 64 votes. Choose Vétiver d'Or for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kopi Luwak for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vétiver d'Or or Kopi Luwak?

Kopi Luwak lasts longest (Kopi Luwak 84/100, Vétiver d'Or 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vétiver d'Or or Kopi Luwak?

Kopi Luwak projects furthest (Kopi Luwak 75/100, Vétiver d'Or 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vétiver d'Or and Kopi Luwak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Maple, Syrup and Sandalwood.

Is Vétiver d'Or or Kopi Luwak better for summer or winter?

Vétiver d'Or suits daytime wear; Kopi Luwak suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vétiver d'Or and Kopi Luwak?

Vétiver d'Or has top notes of Almond and Caramel, heart notes of Maple, Argan, Syrup and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Leather. Kopi Luwak has top notes of Coffee, Maple, Syrup and Almond, heart notes of Kopi Luwak Coffee, Civet, Nutmeg and Sandalwood, a base of Dark Patchouli, Vanilla, Smoke and Tonka Bean.

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