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Vetiver Moloko vs Caravaggio

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

Updated 724 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Vetiver Moloko

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

  • Caravaggio

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vetiver Moloko2/4
Caravaggio2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Caravaggio
Sillage & projection
Caravaggio
Value for money
Vetiver Moloko
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vetiver Moloko

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vetiver MolokoEx Nihilo
CaravaggioTeone Reinthal
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 720 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
42%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

720 votes

25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityCaravaggio

SillageCaravaggio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value29
¤ Price value25
Category winnerVetiver MolokoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic86%
earthy72%
lactonic58%
fresh spicy44%
citrus30%
woody100%
aromatic86%
amber72%
balsamic58%
musky44%
earthy30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotBulgarian Rose
Heart2-4 hrs
CypressMilk
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverAmyrisMadagascar Vanilla
Top
CypressItalian LemonFrankincense
Heart
AmyrisLabdanumVetiver
Base
OakmossMuskOud
InformationalShared notesCypress, Vetiver and Amyris. Durations are only published for Vetiver Moloko, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter45
Day100
Night35
Spring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men16
Unisex74
Women10
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,559

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#45,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetiver MolokoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko is a tranquil woody fragrance built around a surprisingly soft pairing of grassy Haitian vetiver and warm, steamed milk. The fragrance opens with a brief splash of bright bergamot and fresh Bulgarian rose petals before introducing aromatic cypress needles that keep the core feeling airy and gr…

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Caravaggio by Teone Reinthal is a sharp cypress and frankincense blend designed for people who appreciate raw botanical perfumery. The fragrance wraps green herbs and deep resins around a traditional dry moss base, making it a great match for crisp autumn days when you want a grounding, dry woody scent that feels hand…

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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, Vetiver Moloko or Caravaggio?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vetiver Moloko is rated 3.96/5 from 720 votes; Caravaggio is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Vetiver Moloko for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Caravaggio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver Moloko or Caravaggio?

They last about the same: Caravaggio 60/100, Vetiver Moloko 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver Moloko or Caravaggio?

Caravaggio projects furthest (Caravaggio 100/100, Vetiver Moloko 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver Moloko and Caravaggio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Vetiver and Amyris.

Is Vetiver Moloko or Caravaggio better for summer or winter?

Vetiver Moloko suits daytime wear; Caravaggio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver Moloko and Caravaggio?

Vetiver Moloko has top notes of Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Cypress and Milk, a base of Vetiver, Amyris and Madagascar Vanilla. Caravaggio has top notes of Cypress, Italian Lemon and Frankincense, heart notes of Amyris, Labdanum and Vetiver, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Oud.

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