Vetyver (2003) vs Zizan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zizan takes 5 of 7 categories.
Vetyver (2003)Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ZizanChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vetyver (2003)2/7
Zizan5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zizan
- Community sentiment
- Zizan
- Longevity
- Zizan
- Sillage & projection
- Zizan
- Value for money
- Vetyver (2003)
- Versatility
- Vetyver (2003)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zizan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vetyver (2003)LanvinZizanOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 318 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerZizanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
54%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
153 votes
35%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
240 votes
Category winnerZizanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZizan
SillageZizan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVetyver (2003)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
powdery53%
warm spicy42%
aromatic100%
citrus90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
soft spicy60%
earthy50%
Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeJuniperBergamotLemon
Heart
CarawayNutmegClovesBitter OrangeJasmine
Base
VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberMusk
Top
LimeBergamotPink PepperAmalfi LemonJuniperClary Sage
Heart
Bay LeafJasmineViolet
Base
VetiverCedarAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Juniper, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall38
Winter10
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVetyver (2003)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,286
PerfumerFrançois Robert, Lena Pierottie
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#5,505
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews61
Category winnerZizanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVetyver (2003) by Lanvin is a crisp, aromatic fragrance that leans heavily on bright citrus and clean, soapy green notes. It opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, settling into a gentle woody base. Ideal for casual spring and summer days, this scent offers a light, cooling experience that sits close to the sk…
Reviews →Zizan is a sharp, green citrus aromatic with lime, lemon, bergamot and pepper up front, then a more herbal, vetiver-led dry-down. On skin it can read clean and masculine, but several wearers also find it airy enough for casual daily use. It suits people who like classic citrus vetivers with bite, especially if bay lea…
Reviews →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, Vetyver (2003) or Zizan?
Zizan takes 5 of 7 categories. Vetyver (2003) is rated 3.69/5 from 153 votes; Zizan is rated 3.82/5 from 318 votes. Choose Vetyver (2003) for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zizan for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Vetyver (2003) or Zizan?
Zizan lasts longest (Zizan 70/100, Vetyver (2003) 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vetyver (2003) or Zizan?
Zizan projects furthest (Zizan 64/100, Vetyver (2003) 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vetyver (2003) and Zizan smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Juniper, Bergamot and Jasmine.
Is Vetyver (2003) or Zizan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vetyver (2003) is the stronger pick. For winter, Zizan is the stronger pick. Vetyver (2003) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vetyver (2003) and Zizan?
Vetyver (2003) has top notes of Lime, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Caraway, Nutmeg, Cloves and Bitter Orange, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. Zizan has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk.
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