Fragrance comparison

Vétiver Fauve vs Ansongo

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 317 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vétiver Fauve

Guerlain

3.73311 votes

Rank #10,516 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Ansongo

NEZ

4.176 votes

Rank #37,749 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vétiver Fauve takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vétiver Fauve
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ansongo
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vétiver Fauve3/4

Ansongo1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vétiver Fauve
Sillage & projection: Vétiver Fauve
Value for money: Ansongo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vétiver Fauve

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vétiver FauveGuerlain

AnsongoNEZ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 311 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

26%Like

20%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

311 votes

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVétiver Fauve

SillageVétiver Fauve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value83

Category winnerAnsongoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity83%

earthy65%

sweet48%

aromatic30%

sweet100%

woody83%

earthy65%

fruity48%

aromatic30%

Scent match72%Closely related · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

FigPineapple

Heart2 to 4 hours

Cypriol

Base5 to 8 hours

VetiverTonka Bean

Notes

DatesCypriolVetiverFigPepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFig, Cypriol and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vétiver Fauve, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall69

Winter32

Day100

Night50

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex47

Women14

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,516

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews85

Overall rank#37,749

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVétiver FauveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vétiver Fauve by Guerlain pairs raw earthy woods with lush tropical sweetness. It opens on a lively burst of sweet fig and bright pineapple, offering a juicy, pulpy green start that feels unexpected for a root-centered fragrance. As the initial fruitiness settles, dark smoky cypriol takes hold in the heart, bridging t…

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Ansongo by NEZ presents a striking woody aromatic profile built around a sticky, photorealistic date note. It balances rich, resinous sweetness with dry vetiver and cypriol, creating an incense-like vapor on skin. This scent offers a versatile, modern character that suits both casual daytime wear and dressier evening …

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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, Vétiver Fauve or Ansongo?

Vétiver Fauve takes 3 of 4 categories. Vétiver Fauve is rated 3.73/5 from 311 votes; Ansongo is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Vétiver Fauve for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ansongo for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vétiver Fauve or Ansongo?

They last about the same: Vétiver Fauve 69/100, Ansongo 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vétiver Fauve or Ansongo?

Vétiver Fauve projects furthest (Vétiver Fauve 55/100, Ansongo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vétiver Fauve and Ansongo smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Fig, Cypriol and Vetiver.

Is Vétiver Fauve or Ansongo better for summer or winter?

Vétiver Fauve suits daytime wear; Ansongo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vétiver Fauve and Ansongo?

Vétiver Fauve has top notes of Fig and Pineapple, heart notes of Cypriol, a base of Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Ansongo features Dates, Cypriol, Vetiver, Fig and Pepper.