Fragrance comparison

Vetyver vs On The Rocks

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

Vetyver

Chantecaille

4.06103 votes

Rank #34,423 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

On The Rocks

Mykonos

4.008 votes

Rank #37,327 Fresh SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

On The Rocks takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vetyver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
On The Rocks
Choose it for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vetyver1/4

On The Rocks3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VetyverChantecaille

On The RocksMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

38%Love

25%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOn The Rocks

SillageOn The Rocks

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOn The RocksBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

earthy56%

fresh spicy100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and powdery

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

BlackcurrantWhite TeaJasminePepperNutmegGingerCitron

Heart

Violet

Base

LeatherCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pepper, Citron and Musk. 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

Spring14

Summer14

Fall57

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

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

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,423

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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On The Rocks opens bright and brisk, mixing citron, white tea, ginger and pepper with a slightly fruity blackcurrant touch. It quickly settles into a smoother woody base where cedar, amber, musk and a soft leather note add warmth. It reads fresh-spicy first, then powdery and gently leathery in the drydown. If you like…

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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 On The Rocks?

On The Rocks takes 3 of 4 categories. Vetyver is rated 4.06/5 from 103 votes; On The Rocks is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Vetyver for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose On The Rocks for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver or On The Rocks?

On The Rocks lasts longest (On The Rocks 76/100, Vetyver 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver or On The Rocks?

On The Rocks projects furthest (On The Rocks 65/100, Vetyver 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetyver and On The Rocks smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Citron and Musk.

Is Vetyver or On The Rocks better for summer or winter?

Vetyver suits daytime wear; On The Rocks suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetyver and On The Rocks?

Vetyver has top notes of Nutmeg, Citruses, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetyver, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. On The Rocks has top notes of Blackcurrant, White Tea, Jasmine and Pepper, heart notes of Violet, a base of Leather, Cedar, Amber and Musk.