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Vetiver Moloko vs L’Aimée

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

Updated 864 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Aimée takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Vetiver Moloko

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • L’Aimée

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetiver Moloko1/7
L’Aimée6/7
Ratings & consensus
Vetiver Moloko
Community sentiment
L’Aimée
Longevity
L’Aimée
Sillage & projection
L’Aimée
Value for money
L’Aimée
Versatility
L’Aimée
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
L’Aimée

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vetiver MolokoEx Nihilo
L’AiméeMDCI Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 720 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%
Category winnerVetiver MolokoRating 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

50%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerL’AiméeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityL’Aimée

SillageL’Aimée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value29
¤ Price value34
Category winnerL’AiméeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic86%
earthy72%
lactonic58%
fresh spicy44%
citrus30%
white floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

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
Italian MandarinBergamotBlack currant leaf
Heart
French orange flowerOrrisEgyptian JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyChampacaHeliotropeBulgarian Rose
Base
RaspberryPeachWhite MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmyrisOakmossVanillaAustralian Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bulgarian Rose, Amyris and Madagascar Vanilla. 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
Spring100
Summer96
Fall83
Winter54
Day100
Night52
Category winnerL’AiméeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men16
Unisex74
Women10
Men0
Unisex19
Women81
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,520

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#8,022

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerL’AiméeHigher 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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L’Aimée is a polished floral with citrus brightness, orange blossom, soft powder and a gently fruity base. Reviewers often describe it as elegant, clean, vintage-leaning and distinctly feminine, with a classical French perfume feel rather than a trendy sweet floral mood. It suits shoppers who enjoy powdery white flora…

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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, Vetiver Moloko or L’Aimée?

L’Aimée takes 6 of 7 categories. Vetiver Moloko is rated 3.96/5 from 720 votes; L’Aimée is rated 3.82/5 from 144 votes. Choose Vetiver Moloko for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L’Aimée for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver Moloko or L’Aimée?

L’Aimée lasts longest (L’Aimée 72/100, Vetiver Moloko 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver Moloko or L’Aimée?

L’Aimée projects furthest (L’Aimée 68/100, Vetiver Moloko 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver Moloko and L’Aimée smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose, Amyris and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Vetiver Moloko or L’Aimée better for summer or winter?

For summer, L’Aimée is the stronger pick. For winter, L’Aimée is the stronger pick. Vetiver Moloko suits daytime wear; L’Aimée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver Moloko and L’Aimée?

Vetiver Moloko has top notes of Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Cypress and Milk, a base of Vetiver, Amyris and Madagascar Vanilla. L’Aimée has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Bergamot and Black currant leaf, heart notes of French orange flower, Orris, Egyptian Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Raspberry, Peach, White Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

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