Fragrance comparison

Vetiver Sensuel vs Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,253 ratings analysed

5 wins

Vetiver Sensuel

Mancera

4.181,155 votes

Rank #1,943 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood

Korres

4.1198 votes

Rank #29,014 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vetiver Sensuel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Vetiver Sensuel5/7

Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood2/7

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver Sensuel
Community sentiment: Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood
Longevity: Vetiver Sensuel
Sillage & projection: Vetiver Sensuel
Value for money: Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood
Versatility: Vetiver Sensuel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver Sensuel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver SensuelMancera

Blue Sage Lime Fir WoodKorres

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerVetiver SensuelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,155 votes

37%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerBlue Sage Lime Fir WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Sensuel

SillageVetiver Sensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlue Sage Lime Fir WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

green53%

herbal42%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MintOrchidPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber

Top

LimeMintGrapefruit

Heart

SageFirGeraniumNutmeg

Base

VetiverAmberOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Mint, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVetiver SensuelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,943

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews146

Overall rank#29,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetiver Sensuel by Mancera cuts through sticky weather with an energetic burst of crushed lime, tart lemon, and sharp black pepper. This is not a dusty antique shop scent. Instead, crisp mint leaves and a dewy orchid accord soften the grassy profile into something silky and bright. As the fragrance settles, a clean ve…

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Korres Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood presents a bracing, woody aromatic profile perfect for daytime wear. The opening bursts with zesty lime and cooling mint, settling into a grounded base of resinous fir and earthy vetiver. This fragrance offers a clean, masculine edge that feels at home during brisk spring mornings or cas…

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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 Sensuel or Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 5 of 7 categories. Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 votes; Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood is rated 4.11/5 from 98 votes. Choose Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver Sensuel or Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood?

Vetiver Sensuel lasts longest (Vetiver Sensuel 70/100, Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver Sensuel or Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood?

Vetiver Sensuel projects furthest (Vetiver Sensuel 57/100, Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver Sensuel and Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Vetiver Sensuel or Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vetiver Sensuel and Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood?

Vetiver Sensuel has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Orchid and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, White Musk and Oakmoss. Blue Sage Lime Fir Wood has top notes of Lime, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Fir, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Oakmoss and Patchouli.