Fragrance comparison

Vetyver vs Cologne Cedrat

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vetyver

Chantecaille

4.06103 votes

Rank #34,423 Fresh SpicyWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Cologne Cedrat

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.9862 votes

Rank #16,071 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetyver takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vetyver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cologne Cedrat
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vetyver4/7

Cologne Cedrat2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VetyverChantecaille

Cologne CedratNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

3.98/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 43%

Category winnerVetyverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

27%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVetyver

SillageVetyver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCologne CedratBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

earthy56%

citrus100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCitrusesPepperBergamotCitron

Heart2-4 hrs

Vetyver

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

CitronAmalfi LemonBergamotCitruses

Heart

Virginia CedarPepper

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Pepper, Bergamot and Citron. Durations are only published for Vetyver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Spring44

Summer100

Fall25

Winter13

Day100

Night8

Category winnerVetyverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,423

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,071

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCologne CedratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantecaille Vetyver strips away traditional barbershop heaviness. It is immediately crisp. A sharp blast of sunny citron and peppery bergamot hits your skin first, backed by the dry warmth of freshly grated nutmeg. The first five minutes carry a distinct solvent snap before settling down nicely. Once the initial spra…

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Cologne Cedrat by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur offers a sharp, clean burst of citrus ideal for hot summer days. This aromatic composition highlights citron and Amalfi lemon, supported by a grounding base of patchouli and cedar. It is a traditional eau de cologne style that feels crisp, professional, and refreshing when …

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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, Vetyver or Cologne Cedrat?

Vetyver takes 4 of 7 categories. Vetyver is rated 4.06/5 from 103 votes; Cologne Cedrat is rated 3.98/5 from 62 votes. Choose Vetyver for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cologne Cedrat for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver or Cologne Cedrat?

Vetyver lasts longest (Vetyver 58/100, Cologne Cedrat 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver or Cologne Cedrat?

Vetyver projects furthest (Vetyver 58/100, Cologne Cedrat 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetyver and Cologne Cedrat smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Pepper, Bergamot and Citron.

Is Vetyver or Cologne Cedrat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cologne Cedrat is the stronger pick. For winter, Vetyver is the stronger pick. Vetyver suits daytime wear; Cologne Cedrat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetyver and Cologne Cedrat?

Vetyver has top notes of Nutmeg, Citruses, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetyver, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Cologne Cedrat has top notes of Citron, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Pepper, a base of Patchouli.