Fragrance comparison

Vetyver vs M pour Monsieur

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

Vetyver

Chantecaille

4.06103 votes

Rank #34,423 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

M pour Monsieur

Marc de la Morandiere

3.8918 votes

Rank #36,925 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M pour Monsieur takes 4 of 6 categories.

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

Vetyver2/6

M pour Monsieur4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VetyverChantecaille

M pour MonsieurMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 51%

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

22%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityM pour Monsieur

SillageM pour Monsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value100

Category winnerM pour MonsieurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

earthy56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

CitrusesLemonPetitgrainBergamotSicilian MandarinOrangeMint

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumYlang-YlangNutmegPepperFloral NotesLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossSandalwoodCedarVanillaGuaiac Wood

Category winnerM pour MonsieurLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,423

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVetyverHigher 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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Marc de la Morandiere M pour Monsieur delivers an invigorating blast of bright citrus that immediately commands attention. Fresh Sicilian mandarin, sharp lemon, and tart bergamot rush out of the atomizer with an energetic, sparkling lift. You will notice a brisk touch of crushed garden mint cooling the edges. Within t…

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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 M pour Monsieur?

M pour Monsieur takes 4 of 6 categories. Vetyver is rated 4.06/5 from 103 votes; M pour Monsieur is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes. Choose Vetyver for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose M pour Monsieur for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver or M pour Monsieur?

M pour Monsieur lasts longest (M pour Monsieur 89/100, Vetyver 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver or M pour Monsieur?

M pour Monsieur projects furthest (M pour Monsieur 64/100, Vetyver 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetyver and M pour Monsieur smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Citruses, Pepper and Bergamot.

Is Vetyver or M pour Monsieur better for summer or winter?

Vetyver suits daytime wear; M pour Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetyver and M pour Monsieur?

Vetyver has top notes of Nutmeg, Citruses, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetyver, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. M pour Monsieur has top notes of Citruses, Lemon, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Vanilla.