Fragrance comparison

Vetyver Vanille vs Arthes You & Me

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Arthes You & Me

Jeanne Arthes

3.9133 votes

Rank #19,478 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arthes You & Me takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Arthes You & Me
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetyver Vanille1/3

Arthes You & Me2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arthes You & Me
Sillage & projection: Vetyver Vanille
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arthes You & Me

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

Arthes You & MeJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.91/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 19%Had 24%Want 56%

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

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityArthes You & Me

SillageVetyver Vanille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

rose69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

FreesiaRose

Base

RaspberryVanilleMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, 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

Spring100

Summer29

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerArthes You & MeHigher 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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Arthes You & Me by Jeanne Arthes opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and Amalfi lemon. The citrus hit softens quickly as freesia and rose bring a clean, soapy floral heart to skin. Down in the base, sweet raspberry pairs with soft vanilla and a quiet musk layer. Touches of white cedar, vetiver, and patchouli 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 Arthes You & Me?

Arthes You & Me takes 2 of 3 categories. Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; Arthes You & Me is rated 3.91/5 from 33 votes. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Arthes You & Me for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver Vanille or Arthes You & Me?

Arthes You & Me lasts longest (Arthes You & Me 56/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver Vanille or Arthes You & Me?

Projection is very close: Vetyver Vanille 58/100, Arthes You & Me 56/100 for sillage.

Do Vetyver Vanille and Arthes You & Me smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Vetyver and Vanille.

Is Vetyver Vanille or Arthes You & Me better for summer or winter?

Vetyver Vanille suits daytime wear; Arthes You & Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetyver Vanille and Arthes You & Me?

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. Arthes You & Me has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Freesia and Rose, a base of Raspberry, Vanille, Musk and Patchouli.