Vetiver Moderno vs Gris Polaire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Vetiver ModernoChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gris PolaireChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver Moderno2/4
Gris Polaire2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vetiver Moderno
- Sillage & projection
- Gris Polaire
- Value for money
- Gris Polaire
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetiver Moderno
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vetiver ModernoProfumi del ForteGris PolaireÉlixir PrivéWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
4.11/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
33%Love
44%Like
22%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVetiver Moderno
SillageGris Polaire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGris PolaireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
earthy77%
floral69%
fruity61%
powdery100%
woody92%
white floral84%
violet77%
fresh69%
amber61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitLemonStrawberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationLily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavenderJasmineRose
Base4 to 8 hours
VetiverCedarWhite MuskAmbergris
Top
VioletStrawberryJasmine
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIris
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodAldehydesGrapefruitWhite MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Strawberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris. Durations are only published for Vetiver Moderno, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer56
Fall89
Winter33
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer83
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night80
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#36,668
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#54,042
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVetiver ModernoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVetiver Moderno by Profumi del Forte offers a fresh, distinctive spin on a classic earthy note. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and crisp lemon, softened unexpectedly by a sweet touch of ripe strawberry. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a powdery bouquet of iris, lavender, carnation, an…
Reviews →Gris Polaire by Élixir Privé is a powdery, floral-woody fragrance built around soft violet petals, sweet strawberry, and crisp aldehydes. It opens with an airy burst of fresh jasmine and ripe red fruit before settling into a velvety heart of iris and lily of the valley. As it warms on the skin, smooth sandalwood, clea…
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 Moderno or Gris Polaire?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vetiver Moderno is rated 4.50/5 from 20 votes; Gris Polaire is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gris Polaire for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vetiver Moderno or Gris Polaire?
Vetiver Moderno lasts longest (Vetiver Moderno 78/100, Gris Polaire 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vetiver Moderno or Gris Polaire?
Gris Polaire projects furthest (Gris Polaire 68/100, Vetiver Moderno 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vetiver Moderno and Gris Polaire smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Strawberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris.
Is Vetiver Moderno or Gris Polaire better for summer or winter?
Vetiver Moderno suits daytime wear; Gris Polaire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vetiver Moderno and Gris Polaire?
Vetiver Moderno has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Strawberry, heart notes of Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk and Ambergris. Gris Polaire has top notes of Violet, Strawberry and Jasmine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Aldehydes.
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