Fragrance comparison

Vetiver di Java vs Mila Schön Lui

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

2 wins

Vetiver di Java

Perlier

4.0424 votes

Rank #41,212 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Mila Schön Lui

Mila Schön

3.405 votes

Rank #69,027 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver di Java takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vetiver di Java
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mila Schön Lui
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetiver di Java2/3

Mila Schön Lui1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vetiver di Java
Sillage & projection: Mila Schön Lui
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver di Java

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver di JavaPerlier

Mila Schön LuiMila Schön

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

67%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityVetiver di Java

SillageMila Schön Lui

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

earthy58%

anis44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotLemon VerbenaStar Anise

Heart

VetiverWoody Notes

Base

CedarTonka Bean

Top

BergamotLemonWhite GingerStar Anise

Heart

RosemaryBasilLavender

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliGuaiac WoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Star Anise, Vetiver and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer82

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#69,027

PerfumerJean-Charles Niel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetiver di JavaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perlier Vetiver di Java pairs crisp bergamot and lemon verbena with an aromatic heart of star anise and earthy vetiver. As it settles on skin, cedar and warm tonka bean create a clean, soapy dry down. It suits warm spring mornings at the office or casual weekend wear when you want a fresh, low-key woody scent.

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Mila Schön Lui is an aromatic fougere built around bright citrus, gingered spice, herbal lavender, and a dry woody base. It starts brisk and green, with bergamot, lemon, white ginger, and star anise giving the opening a clean spicy lift. As it settles, rosemary, basil, lavender, cedar, vetiver, patchouli, guaiac wood,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vetiver di Java or Mila Schön Lui?

Vetiver di Java takes 2 of 3 categories. Vetiver di Java is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes; Mila Schön Lui is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Vetiver di Java for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mila Schön Lui for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver di Java or Mila Schön Lui?

Vetiver di Java lasts longest (Vetiver di Java 49/100, Mila Schön Lui 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver di Java or Mila Schön Lui?

Mila Schön Lui projects furthest (Mila Schön Lui 63/100, Vetiver di Java 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver di Java and Mila Schön Lui smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Star Anise, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Vetiver di Java or Mila Schön Lui better for summer or winter?

Vetiver di Java suits daytime wear; Mila Schön Lui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver di Java and Mila Schön Lui?

Vetiver di Java has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Star Anise, heart notes of Vetiver and Woody Notes, a base of Cedar and Tonka Bean. Mila Schön Lui has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, White Ginger and Star Anise, heart notes of Rosemary, Basil and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.