Fragrance comparison

Vetyver Vanille vs Caspian Sea

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Caspian Sea

YANI

5.003 votes

Rank #34,158 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caspian Sea takes 4 of 4 categories.

Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Caspian Sea
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vetyver Vanille0/4

Caspian Sea4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

Caspian SeaYANI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCaspian Sea

SillageCaspian Sea

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%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

marine83%

woody74%

rose65%

fruity56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

Sea waterMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseAmalfi LemonCardamom

Base7-9+ hrs

TobaccoOakWoodsy Notes

Category winnerCaspian SeaLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCaspian SeaHigher 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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Caspian Sea by YANI captures the crisp feeling of cool ocean spray rolling over sun-warmed coastal orchards into a dense woodland. The scent opens with an instant splash of salty sea water paired with juicy mandarin orange, sparkling bergamot, and crisp red apple slice. As the brisk opening settles, a clean touch of 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 Vanille or Caspian Sea?

Caspian Sea takes 4 of 4 categories. Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; Caspian Sea is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Caspian Sea for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver Vanille or Caspian Sea?

Caspian Sea lasts longest (Caspian Sea 87/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver Vanille or Caspian Sea?

Caspian Sea projects furthest (Caspian Sea 75/100, Vetyver Vanille 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetyver Vanille and Caspian Sea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Tobacco and Woodsy Notes.

Is Vetyver Vanille or Caspian Sea better for summer or winter?

Vetyver Vanille suits daytime wear; Caspian Sea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetyver Vanille and Caspian Sea?

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. Caspian Sea has top notes of Sea water, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Red Apple, heart notes of Rose, Amalfi Lemon and Cardamom, a base of Tobacco, Oak and Woodsy Notes.