Fragrance comparison

Vetyver vs Eau Sauvage

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,228 ratings analysed

Vetyver

Roger & Gallet

4.04103 votes

Rank #12,673 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Eau Sauvage

Dior · 1966

4.236,125 votes

Rank #1,448 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Sauvage takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Vetyver3/7

Eau Sauvage4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VetyverRoger & Gallet

Eau SauvageDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 44%Had 26%Want 30%

4.23/ 5 · 6,125 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerEau SauvageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

61%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

49%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

6,125 votes

Category winnerVetyverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEau Sauvage

SillageEau Sauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerVetyverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

mossy69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotOrangeLavenderRosemaryNeroli

Heart

FirCedarTonka BeanCarnationOrris Root

Base

OakmossMuskAmber

Top

LemonBergamotBasilRosemaryCarawayFruity Notes

Heart

JasmineCorianderCarnationPatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodRoseLavender

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall64

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVetyverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex63

Women0

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#1,448

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched1966

Reviews208

Category winnerEau SauvageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetyver 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…

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Dior Eau Sauvage opens with a bright splash of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and crushed rosemary. This French staple balances sharp citrus with an aromatic heart of basil, lavender, and gentle jasmine before settling into an earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. It smells like clean luxury bar soap, crisp morning air, a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vetyver or Eau Sauvage?

Eau Sauvage takes 4 of 7 categories. Vetyver is rated 4.04/5 from 103 votes; Eau Sauvage is rated 4.23/5 from 6,125 votes. Choose Vetyver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Sauvage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver or Eau Sauvage?

Eau Sauvage lasts longest (Eau Sauvage 56/100, Vetyver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver or Eau Sauvage?

Projection is very close: Eau Sauvage 49/100, Vetyver 47/100 for sillage.

Do Vetyver and Eau Sauvage smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is Vetyver or Eau Sauvage better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vetyver and Eau Sauvage?

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. Eau Sauvage has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Carnation and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.