Fragrance comparison

Vetiver di Java vs River

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

Vetiver di Java

Perlier

4.0424 votes

Rank #41,212 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

River

Denim

4.0021 votes

Rank #56,867 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Vetiver di Java
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
River
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetiver di Java2/5

River2/5

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver di Java
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: River
Value for money: River
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

RiverDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%

Category winnerVetiver di JavaRating 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

33%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value92

Category winnerRiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

earthy58%

anis44%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

herbal65%

earthy53%

lavender42%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSageNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon Verbena, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for River, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer82

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,867

PerfumerNot listed

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.

Reviews →

Denim River kicks off with an unapologetic splash of sharp lemon, crisp bergamot, and crushed lemon verbena. The citrus hits hard. It does not disguise its vintage barbershop roots. Within fifteen minutes, the bracing alcohol lift clears, letting clean lavender and herbal sage step forward. A pinch of dry nutmeg adds …

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vetiver di Java or River?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Vetiver di Java is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes; River is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes. Choose Vetiver di Java for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose River for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver di Java or River?

They last about the same: Vetiver di Java 49/100, River 49/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver di Java or River?

River projects furthest (River 52/100, Vetiver di Java 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver di Java and River smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon Verbena, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Vetiver di Java or River better for summer or winter?

Vetiver di Java suits daytime wear; River suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver di Java and River?

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. River has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver and Cedar.