Fragrance comparison

Vetyver Vanille vs Tobago

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tobago

Yachtsman

4.2421 votes

Rank #48,616 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tobago takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Vetyver Vanille1/4

Tobago3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

TobagoYachtsman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

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

24%Love

76%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVetyver Vanille

SillageTobago

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

citrus100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top20-30 mins

Amalfi LemonTangerineFrangipaniMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

WisteriaRosemary

Base5-7 hrs

GingerTobaccoVetyveroak moss

Category winnerTobagoLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,616

PerfumerJohn Verde

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTobagoHigher 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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Tobago by Yachtsman kicks off with a bright splash of juicy tangerine, zesty Amalfi lemon, and sweet tropical frangipani blossoms. It captures the sunny warmth of a Caribbean afternoon without turning into a sticky suntan lotion scent. As the initial citrus blast settles, garden rosemary and soft wisteria add a crisp,…

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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 Tobago?

Tobago takes 3 of 4 categories. Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; Tobago is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tobago for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver Vanille or Tobago?

Vetyver Vanille lasts longest (Vetyver Vanille 53/100, Tobago 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver Vanille or Tobago?

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

Do Vetyver Vanille and Tobago smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Tobacco and Vetyver.

Is Vetyver Vanille or Tobago better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vetyver Vanille and Tobago?

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. Tobago has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Frangipani and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Wisteria and Rosemary, a base of Ginger, Tobacco, Vetyver and oak moss.