Fragrance comparison

Vetivera vs Sun Ræ

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

7 wins

Vetivera

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.0064 votes

Rank #17,587 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Sun Ræ

Vyrao

3.6850 votes

Rank #20,449 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetivera takes 7 of 7 categories.

Vetivera
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sun Ræ
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetivera7/7

Sun Ræ0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VetiveraLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Sun RæVyrao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 35%

3.68/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerVetiveraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

26%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerVetiveraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVetivera

SillageVetivera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value37

Category winnerVetiveraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

earthy58%

citrus44%

warm spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Haitian VetiverBlack Pepper

Base4 to 7 hours

Cedar

Top

TurmericBergamotLemonGinger

Heart

Black PepperCardamom

Base

MuskHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Haitian Vetiver and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Vetivera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer47

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer95

Fall48

Winter5

Day100

Night25

Category winnerVetiveraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex43

Women2

Men7

Unisex86

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,587

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#20,449

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVetiveraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetivera by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum offers a crisp, dry take on roots and timber. Created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, the scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that quickly meets a prominent kick of crushed black pepper. At the center, Haitian vetiver brings a grassy, earthy, and lightly smoky character w…

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Vyrao Sun Ræ opens with a sharp bite of raw turmeric root, grated ginger, and sour bergamot. The citrus zest cuts through summer heat quickly before black pepper and cardamom bring a dry, herbal warmth to the center. As the top notes fade, Haitian vetiver and creamy sandalwood ground the fragrance into a quiet skin sc…

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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, Vetivera or Sun Ræ?

Vetivera takes 7 of 7 categories. Vetivera is rated 4.00/5 from 64 votes; Sun Ræ is rated 3.68/5 from 50 votes. Choose Vetivera for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sun Ræ for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetivera or Sun Ræ?

Vetivera lasts longest (Vetivera 73/100, Sun Ræ 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetivera or Sun Ræ?

Vetivera projects furthest (Vetivera 56/100, Sun Ræ 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetivera and Sun Ræ smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Haitian Vetiver and Black Pepper.

Is Vetivera or Sun Ræ better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sun Ræ is the stronger pick. For winter, Vetivera is the stronger pick. Vetivera suits daytime wear; Sun Ræ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetivera and Sun Ræ?

Vetivera has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Haitian Vetiver and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar. Sun Ræ has top notes of Turmeric, Bergamot, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Black Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.