Fragrance comparison

Vetyver vs Green

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

Vetyver

Chantecaille

4.06103 votes

Rank #34,423 Fresh SpicyWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Green

Nanadebary

4.0035 votes

Rank #19,615 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vetyver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Green
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetyver3/7

Green4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VetyverChantecaille

GreenNanadebary

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 20%Had 13%Want 67%

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

29%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerGreenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVetyver

SillageGreen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value58

Category winnerGreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

earthy56%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

green30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

BergamotCitronCitruses

Heart

BasilCardamom

Base

ThymeVetyverMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Citron and Vetyver. 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

Spring100

Summer82

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night8

Category winnerVetyverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

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

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,423

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerGreenHigher 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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Nanadebary Green offers a crisp splash of citron and bergamot that transitions into a rustic grassy blend. It serves as a refreshing option for casual morning wear during hot July afternoons. The fragrance moves quickly into an earthy dry down of vetiver and musk, steering completely clear of typical sugary vanilla tr…

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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 Green?

Green takes 4 of 7 categories. Vetyver is rated 4.06/5 from 103 votes; Green is rated 4.00/5 from 35 votes. Choose Vetyver for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Green for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver or Green?

Vetyver lasts longest (Vetyver 58/100, Green 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver or Green?

Green projects furthest (Green 74/100, Vetyver 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetyver and Green smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Citron and Vetyver.

Is Vetyver or Green better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vetyver and Green?

Vetyver has top notes of Nutmeg, Citruses, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetyver, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Green has top notes of Bergamot, Citron and Citruses, heart notes of Basil and Cardamom, a base of Thyme, Vetyver and Musk.