Fragrance comparison

Vetyver Vanille vs Ambre Frais Femme

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 128 ratings analysed

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ambre Frais Femme

Angel Schlesser

3.95121 votes

Rank #31,367 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Frais Femme takes 3 of 3 categories.

Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ambre Frais Femme
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Vetyver Vanille0/3

Ambre Frais Femme3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

Ambre Frais FemmeAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.95/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

25%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

121 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Frais Femme

SillageAmbre Frais Femme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

white floral100%

amber92%

citrus84%

green77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

TobaccoWoodsy NotesSpicy Notes

Base3 to 5 hours

VetyverVanille

Top

GalbanumAmalfi LemonPlumBergamot

Heart

AmberLilyAfrican Orange FlowerLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Mexican chocolateBenzoinVanilleMuskVetyver

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Vetyver and Vanille. Durations are only published for Vetyver Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre Frais FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetyver Vanille by Le Jardin Retrouve pairs crisp citrus with rooty woods and smooth warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant sparkle that feels bright and aromatic. As the brisk opening settles, dry tobacco leaves and warm spicy notes emerge alongside textured woods…

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Ambre Frais Femme by Angel Schlesser pairs sharp green galbanum with bright Amalfi lemon before settling into a warm core of amber, white lily, and dark Mexican chocolate. Launched in 2009 as a fresh take on amber, it balances crisp citrus top notes against a dense, cozy base of vanilla, benzoin, and earthy vetiver. 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vetyver Vanille or Ambre Frais Femme?

Ambre Frais Femme takes 3 of 3 categories. Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; Ambre Frais Femme is rated 3.95/5 from 121 votes. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Frais Femme for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver Vanille or Ambre Frais Femme?

Ambre Frais Femme lasts longest (Ambre Frais Femme 60/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver Vanille or Ambre Frais Femme?

Ambre Frais Femme projects furthest (Ambre Frais Femme 70/100, Vetyver Vanille 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetyver Vanille and Ambre Frais Femme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Vetyver and Vanille.

Is Vetyver Vanille or Ambre Frais Femme better for summer or winter?

Vetyver Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetyver Vanille and Ambre Frais Femme?

Vetyver Vanille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Woodsy Notes and Spicy Notes, a base of Vetyver and Vanille. Ambre Frais Femme has top notes of Galbanum, Amalfi Lemon, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Lily, African Orange Flower and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Mexican chocolate, Benzoin, Vanille and Musk.