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Vétiver Fauve vs Brazilian Tonka Lift

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

Updated 341 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brazilian Tonka Lift takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Vétiver Fauve

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Brazilian Tonka Lift

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Vétiver Fauve1/5
Brazilian Tonka Lift4/5
Ratings & consensus
Brazilian Tonka Lift
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Brazilian Tonka Lift
Sillage & projection
Brazilian Tonka Lift
Value for money
Brazilian Tonka Lift
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
Brazilian Tonka LiftMaison Marinelie
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.73/ 5 · 311 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%
4.33/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%
Category winnerBrazilian Tonka LiftRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityBrazilian Tonka Lift

SillageBrazilian Tonka Lift

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value21
¤ Price value69
Category winnerBrazilian Tonka LiftBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity83%
earthy65%
sweet48%
aromatic30%
sweet100%
fruity91%
aromatic83%
marine74%
amber65%
powdery56%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and aromatic

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
Top
PineappleRhubarbSyrupFig
Heart
Sea NotesTonka BeanPeach Cream
Base
TobaccoCotton FlowerAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesFig, Pineapple 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 season
Spring100
Summer97
Fall69
Winter32
Day100
Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men39
Unisex47
Women14
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,516

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews85

Overall rank#11,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

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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Brazilian Tonka Lift by Maison Marinelie opens with a bright, syrupy pineapple and fig combination that feels like a summer morning. As it settles, a marine breeze brings a cool saltiness, grounding the sweet fruit notes against a base of creamy tonka bean and soft tobacco. It works well for warm, casual days when you…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vétiver Fauve or Brazilian Tonka Lift?

Brazilian Tonka Lift takes 4 of 5 categories. Vétiver Fauve is rated 3.73/5 from 311 votes; Brazilian Tonka Lift is rated 4.33/5 from 30 votes. Choose Vétiver Fauve for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Brazilian Tonka Lift for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Vétiver Fauve or Brazilian Tonka Lift?

Brazilian Tonka Lift lasts longest (Brazilian Tonka Lift 72/100, Vétiver Fauve 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vétiver Fauve or Brazilian Tonka Lift?

Brazilian Tonka Lift projects furthest (Brazilian Tonka Lift 64/100, Vétiver Fauve 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vétiver Fauve and Brazilian Tonka Lift smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fig, Pineapple and Tonka Bean.

Is Vétiver Fauve or Brazilian Tonka Lift better for summer or winter?

Vétiver Fauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vétiver Fauve and Brazilian Tonka Lift?

Vétiver Fauve has top notes of Fig and Pineapple, heart notes of Cypriol, a base of Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Brazilian Tonka Lift has top notes of Pineapple, Rhubarb, Syrup and Fig, heart notes of Sea Notes, Tonka Bean and Peach Cream, a base of Tobacco, Cotton Flower, Amber and Musk.

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