Fragrance comparison

Vigour vs Orvaille

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vigour

Criminal Elements

4.2129 votes

Rank #44,758 AromaticLavender

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58%scent match

Closely related

Orvaille

Natura

4.3321 votes

Rank #46,198 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vigour takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vigour
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Orvaille
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vigour4/5

Orvaille1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VigourCriminal Elements

OrvailleNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 57%

4.33/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 5%Had 84%Want 11%

Category winnerOrvailleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

52%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVigour

SillageVigour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value55

Category winnerVigourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

earthy77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

citrus42%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

LavenderVetiverBergamotOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeLavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Juniper BerriesPatchouliVetiverOakmossGalbanum

Base

CedarSandalowoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vetiver, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Vigour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall95

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Spring90

Summer100

Fall70

Winter30

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Men0

Unisex54

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,758

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVigourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vigour by Criminal Elements strips the traditional barbershop fern down to its crispest essentials. It opens with a bright splash of bitter grapefruit and zesty bergamot, paired immediately with herbal French lavender that smells like crushed purple flower spikes rather than soapy powder. As the citrus sparkle settles…

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Orvaille opens with a bright citrus and lavender lift, then settles into a green, woody heart with oakmoss, vetiver and galbanum. It reads crisp, aromatic and slightly powdery rather than sweet. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-leaning green fragrances with structure and freshness. Its wear usually feels moderate…

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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, Vigour or Orvaille?

Vigour takes 4 of 5 categories. Vigour is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; Orvaille is rated 4.33/5 from 21 votes. Choose Vigour for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Orvaille for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vigour or Orvaille?

Vigour lasts longest (Vigour 71/100, Orvaille 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vigour or Orvaille?

Vigour projects furthest (Vigour 59/100, Orvaille 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vigour and Orvaille smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vetiver, Bergamot and Oakmoss.

Is Vigour or Orvaille better for summer or winter?

Vigour suits daytime wear; Orvaille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vigour and Orvaille?

Vigour features Lavender, Vetiver, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Orvaille has top notes of Lime, Lavender, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss, a base of Cedar, Sandalowood, Musk and Amber.