Fragrance comparison

Vetyver Vanille vs Vetiver

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Vetiver

Mazzolari

4.0391 votes

Rank #7,954 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver takes 3 of 3 categories.

Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vetiver
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetyver Vanille0/3

Vetiver3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

VetiverMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.03/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 31%Had 10%Want 59%

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

43%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVetiver

SillageVetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value62

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

tobacco70%

woody60%

floral50%

Scent match56%Closely related · 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

Notes

VetyverBergamotNutmegTobaccoOrangeLimeSpicy NotesFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tobacco, Spicy Notes 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerVetiverHigher 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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Mazzolari Vetiver opens with bright lime, bergamot and orange, then settles into a warmer, darker vetiver framed by nutmeg, tobacco and a soft floral trace. Reviewers describe it as classic, polished and slightly barbershop-like, with citrus freshness up top and a richer woody-spicy base underneath. It suits someone w…

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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 Vetiver?

Vetiver takes 3 of 3 categories. Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; Vetiver is rated 4.03/5 from 91 votes. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetyver Vanille or Vetiver?

Vetiver lasts longest (Vetiver 80/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetyver Vanille or Vetiver?

Vetiver projects furthest (Vetiver 67/100, Vetyver Vanille 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetyver Vanille and Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tobacco, Spicy Notes and Vetyver.

Is Vetyver Vanille or Vetiver better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vetyver Vanille and Vetiver?

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. Vetiver features Vetyver, Bergamot, Nutmeg, Tobacco and Orange.