Fragrance comparison

Vetyver Vanille vs Chunga

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Chunga

Weil

4.1943 votes

Rank #13,582 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chunga takes 3 of 3 categories.

Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vetyver Vanille0/3

Chunga3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

ChungaWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.19/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 46%

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

51%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityChunga

SillageChunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

sweet100%

powdery92%

yellow floral84%

honey77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

Notes

AldehydesLime (Linden) BlossomMuskOrris RootVetyverWhite HoneyBergamotPeachJasmineAmberYlang-YlangClove

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Vetyver. 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

Spring36

Summer21

Fall86

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,582

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerChungaHigher 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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Chunga opens with a sharp fizz of aldehydes and bitter bergamot, cutting through a thick, vintage amber base. As the initial clean sparkle settles, a heavy dose of yellow floral ylang ylang emerges alongside sticky white honey and dry vetiver. This scent sits on the skin with a powdery texture that feels structural, 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 Chunga?

Chunga takes 3 of 3 categories. Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; Chunga is rated 4.19/5 from 43 votes. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Chunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver Vanille or Chunga?

Chunga lasts longest (Chunga 74/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver Vanille or Chunga?

Chunga projects furthest (Chunga 63/100, Vetyver Vanille 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetyver Vanille and Chunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Vetyver.

Is Vetyver Vanille or Chunga better for summer or winter?

Vetyver Vanille suits daytime wear; Chunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetyver Vanille and Chunga?

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. Chunga features Aldehydes, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Musk, Orris Root and Vetyver.