Vétiver Fauve vs Balsamic Cardamom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vétiver Fauve takes 4 of 5 categories.
Vétiver FauveChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Balsamic CardamomChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vétiver Fauve4/5
Balsamic Cardamom1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vétiver Fauve
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vétiver Fauve
- Sillage & projection
- Balsamic Cardamom
- Value for money
- Vétiver Fauve
- 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 FauveGuerlainBalsamic CardamomRitualsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 311 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%
3.25/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%
Category winnerVétiver FauveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
26%Like
20%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
311 votes
50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVétiver Fauve
SillageBalsamic Cardamom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVétiver FauveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity83%
earthy65%
sweet48%
aromatic30%
woody100%
aromatic90%
citrus80%
lavender70%
warm spicy60%
vanilla50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
FigPineapple
Heart2 to 4 hours
Cypriol
Base5 to 8 hours
VetiverTonka Bean
Top
CardamomLemonPineapple
Heart
LavenderGeraniumCalone
Base
VetiverCedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Vétiver Fauve, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer97
Fall69
Winter32
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer33
Fall33
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,516
PerfumerDelphine Jelk
Launched—
Reviews85
Overall rank#24,254
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerVétiver FauveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVétiver 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…
Reviews →Balsamic Cardamom by Rituals is an aromatic woody fragrance for everyone. It centers on the interplay between cooling cardamom and citrusy pineapple, grounding them in a sturdy base of cedar and vetiver. This 2021 release feels right at home in a casual office setting or for relaxed weekend mornings throughout the yea…
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, Vétiver Fauve or Balsamic Cardamom?
Vétiver Fauve takes 4 of 5 categories. Vétiver Fauve is rated 3.73/5 from 311 votes; Balsamic Cardamom is rated 3.25/5 from 10 votes. Choose Vétiver Fauve for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Balsamic Cardamom for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vétiver Fauve or Balsamic Cardamom?
Vétiver Fauve lasts longest (Vétiver Fauve 69/100, Balsamic Cardamom 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vétiver Fauve or Balsamic Cardamom?
Projection is very close: Balsamic Cardamom 56/100, Vétiver Fauve 55/100 for sillage.
Do Vétiver Fauve and Balsamic Cardamom smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.
Is Vétiver Fauve or Balsamic Cardamom better for summer or winter?
Vétiver Fauve suits daytime wear; Balsamic Cardamom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vétiver Fauve and Balsamic Cardamom?
Vétiver Fauve has top notes of Fig and Pineapple, heart notes of Cypriol, a base of Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Balsamic Cardamom has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Calone, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Tonka Bean.
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