Fragrance comparison

Vetiver Paradise vs Homem Neo

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 421 ratings analysed

Vetiver Paradise

Carolina Herrera

3.8571 votes

Rank #17,181 CitrusAromatic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Homem Neo

Natura

4.13350 votes

Rank #23,381 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Neo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vetiver Paradise
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homem Neo
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Vetiver Paradise2/7

Homem Neo5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver ParadiseCarolina Herrera

Homem NeoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

4.13/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerHomem NeoRating 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

42%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

Category winnerHomem NeoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityHomem Neo

SillageHomem Neo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value70

Category winnerHomem NeoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

warm spicy42%

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Black PepperPink PepperCardamomNutmegPataqueiraGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CashmeranCopahu BalmGuaiac WoodVetiverAtlas Cedar

Base

AmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaCoumarinMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper 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

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVetiver ParadiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

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

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#23,381

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Christophe Raynaud, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetiver ParadiseHigher 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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Homem Neo by Natura is a woody-amber fragrance launched in 2022. It opens with a punchy blend of black pepper, pink pepper, and cardamom before settling into a warm heart of cashmeran and guaiac wood. The base features a creamy combination of vanilla, tonka bean, and musk. It performs best in cooler weather, making it…

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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 Homem Neo?

Homem Neo takes 5 of 7 categories. Vetiver Paradise is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes; Homem Neo is rated 4.13/5 from 350 votes. Choose Vetiver Paradise for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homem Neo for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver Paradise or Homem Neo?

Homem Neo lasts longest (Homem Neo 68/100, Vetiver Paradise 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver Paradise or Homem Neo?

Homem Neo projects furthest (Homem Neo 53/100, Vetiver Paradise 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver Paradise and Homem Neo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg.

Is Vetiver Paradise or Homem Neo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vetiver Paradise and Homem Neo?

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. Homem Neo has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmeran, Copahu Balm, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.