Vetyver vs Basala
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
VetyverChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BasalaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vetyver3/7
Basala3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Basala
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Basala
- Sillage & projection
- Basala
- Value for money
- Vetyver
- Versatility
- Vetyver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetyver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VetyverRoger & GalletBasalaShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 44%Had 26%Want 30%
4.38/ 5 · 391 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerBasalaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
61%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
92 votes
55%Love
37%Like
1%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
391 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBasala
SillageBasala
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVetyverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
mossy69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
herbal61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotOrangeLavenderRosemaryNeroli
Heart
FirCedarTonka BeanCarnationOrris Root
Base
OakmossMuskAmber
Top
LavenderClary SageBasilRosemaryFruity NotesArtemisiaGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
CarawayRoseCinnamonFirCarnationJasmine
Base
LeatherLabdanumCedarOakmossAmberPatchouliMuskCoconut
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Fir. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer97
Fall64
Winter24
Day100
Night35
Spring52
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVetyverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,673
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#25,846
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVetyverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVetyver opens with bright lemon, bergamot and aromatic herbs, then settles into a dry, mossy woods accord with fir, lavender and a soft smoky vetiver impression. It wears like a classic French cologne, fresh, tidy and slightly old-school. The catch is performance. Many wearers find the opening appealing but short-live…
Reviews →Shiseido Basala hits the skin with a sharp, bracing rush of green rosemary, clary sage, and bitter artemisia. It is a dry, red-hued chypre from the early nineties that completely bypasses the clean, aquatic trends of its era. As the initial herbal blast simmers down, a warm wave of cinnamon and carnation emerges, brin…
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 or Basala?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Vetyver is rated 4.04/5 from 103 votes; Basala is rated 4.38/5 from 391 votes. Choose Vetyver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Basala for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Vetyver or Basala?
Basala lasts longest (Basala 77/100, Vetyver 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vetyver or Basala?
Basala projects furthest (Basala 71/100, Vetyver 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vetyver and Basala smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Fir.
Is Vetyver or Basala better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vetyver is the stronger pick. For winter, Basala is the stronger pick. Vetyver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vetyver and Basala?
Vetyver has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Fir, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber. Basala has top notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Basil and Rosemary, heart notes of Caraway, Rose, Cinnamon and Fir, a base of Leather, Labdanum, Cedar and Oakmoss.
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