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Vetiver di Java vs Terra

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

Updated 24 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Vetiver di Java

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Terra

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Vetiver di Java2/4
Terra2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Terra
Sillage & projection
Terra
Value for money
Vetiver di Java
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
TerraIsole Mediterranee
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value75
Category winnerVetiver di JavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus86%
aromatic72%
earthy58%
anis44%
fresh spicy30%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
citrus77%
woody65%
soft spicy53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, citrus 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
Top
BergamotStar AniseBitter OrangeCumin
Heart
CardamomNutmegBlack PepperCoriander
Base
CedarVetiverMate
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
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#70,941

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

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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Terra by Isole Mediterranee brings together sharp bergamot, bitter orange, and star anise over a warm, dry core of cumin, cardamom, and black pepper. As it settles onto skin, green mate tea leaves, cedar wood, and vetiver create a rustic, unsweetened aroma. Built for crisp autumn afternoons and cool spring days, it of…

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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 lasts longer, Vetiver di Java or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 80/100, Vetiver di Java 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver di Java or Terra?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 75/100, Vetiver di Java 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver di Java and Terra smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Star Anise, Vetiver and Cedar.

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

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

What are the notes in Vetiver di Java and Terra?

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. Terra has top notes of Bergamot, Star Anise, Bitter Orange and Cumin, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Coriander, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Mate.

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