Vetyver Absolute vs Aramis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aramis takes 5 of 5 categories.
Vetyver AbsoluteChoose it for a woody and nutty character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
AramisChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vetyver Absolute0/5
Aramis5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Aramis
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aramis
- Sillage & projection
- Aramis
- Value for money
- Aramis
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aramis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vetyver AbsoluteThom BrowneAramisAramisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
3.95/ 5 · 5,010 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerAramisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
41%Love
37%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
4,229 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAramis
SillageAramis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAramisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
nutty83%
earthy65%
aromatic48%
leather30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
leather77%
warm spicy69%
mossy61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HazelnutCypressEucalyptus
Heart
WalnutMesquite WoodOrris Root
Base
LeatherVetiverOakmoss
Top
AldehydesMyrrhArtemisiaThymeBergamotCloverGardenia
Heart
PatchouliSageJasmineCardamomOrris Root
Base
LeatherOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmberCoconut
InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Leather, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer20
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,146
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#631
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews260
Category winnerAramisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVetyver Absolute is a dry, polished vetiver built around woods, nuts, leather and moss. The opening brings hazelnut, cypress and eucalyptus before moving into walnut, mesquite and orris, with the base settling earthy, woody and slightly leathery. It suits shoppers who like refined vetiver fragrances with a darker, aro…
Reviews →Aramis is a classic leather chypre with a brisk, herbal opening and a dry, mossy backbone. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into earthy woods, oakmoss and a firm leather base that gives it a distinctly traditional masculine feel. It usually suits someone who enjoys older-school structure over sweetness. Stron…
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 Absolute or Aramis?
Aramis takes 5 of 5 categories. Vetyver Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Aramis is rated 3.95/5 from 5,010 votes. Choose Vetyver Absolute for a woody and nutty character. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Aramis for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Vetyver Absolute or Aramis?
Aramis lasts longest (Aramis 76/100, Vetyver Absolute 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vetyver Absolute or Aramis?
Aramis projects furthest (Aramis 69/100, Vetyver Absolute 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vetyver Absolute and Aramis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Leather, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
Is Vetyver Absolute or Aramis better for summer or winter?
Vetyver Absolute suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vetyver Absolute and Aramis?
Vetyver Absolute has top notes of Hazelnut, Cypress and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Walnut, Mesquite Wood and Orris Root, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Aramis has top notes of Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver.
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