Fragrance comparison

Vetiver Paradise vs Grace

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

Vetiver Paradise

Carolina Herrera

3.8571 votes

Rank #17,181 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Grace

Boadicea the Victorious

3.9453 votes

Rank #15,112 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grace takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vetiver Paradise
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grace
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vetiver Paradise2/7

Grace5/7

Ratings & consensus: Grace
Community sentiment: Grace
Longevity: Grace
Sillage & projection: Grace
Value for money: Vetiver Paradise
Versatility: Vetiver Paradise
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grace

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver ParadiseCarolina Herrera

GraceBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

3.94/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 21%Had 22%Want 57%

Category winnerGraceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

30%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerGraceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGrace

SillageGrace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value31

Category winnerVetiver ParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

warm spicy42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

white floral30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliNutmegCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverWoody Notes

Top

LimeBergamotPetitgrainLemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

NutmegClary SageNeroliLavenderJasmineVioletPepperCardamom

Base

VanillaWoody NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Neroli and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Vetiver Paradise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall81

Winter15

Day100

Night39

Spring38

Summer100

Fall25

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVetiver ParadiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

Work 41%Casual 37%Date 15%Party 6%

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#15,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGraceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Vetiver Paradise takes a luminous, featherweight approach to woody perfumery. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and sunny bergamot, cut by the crackle of pink pepper. It avoids the dark, smoky dampness common in vintage roots. Instead, neroli and mild nutmeg smooth out the heart,…

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Grace by Boadicea the Victorious is an aromatic spicy unisex fragrance that centers on a vibrant citrus opening paired with warm herbal undertones. The scent opens with a sharp, invigorating splash of lime, bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange, accented by green petitgrain for a natural leaf bitterness. As the t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vetiver Paradise or Grace?

Grace takes 5 of 7 categories. Vetiver Paradise is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes; Grace is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes. Choose Vetiver Paradise for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grace for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver Paradise or Grace?

Grace lasts longest (Grace 69/100, Vetiver Paradise 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver Paradise or Grace?

Grace projects furthest (Grace 74/100, Vetiver Paradise 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver Paradise and Grace smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Neroli and Nutmeg.

Is Vetiver Paradise or Grace better for summer or winter?

For summer, Grace is the stronger pick. For winter, Vetiver Paradise is the stronger pick. Vetiver Paradise suits daytime wear; Grace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver Paradise and Grace?

Vetiver Paradise has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver and Woody Notes. Grace has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Neroli and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.