Fragrance comparison

Wild Vetiver vs SEALIGHT

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Wild Vetiver

Rituals

3.502 votes

Rank #56,939 LeatherPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

SEALIGHT

Mad Parfumeur

4.2010 votes

Rank #47,655 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SEALIGHT takes 3 of 4 categories.

Wild Vetiver
Choose it for a leather and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
SEALIGHT
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Wild Vetiver1/4

SEALIGHT3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wild VetiverRituals

SEALIGHTMad Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 58%Had 25%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityWild Vetiver

SillageSEALIGHT

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSEALIGHTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

leather100%

patchouli83%

animalic65%

smoky48%

balsamic30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

fresh58%

fruity44%

aromatic30%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit blossomGinger

Heart

Sichuan PepperHaitian Vetiver

Base

LeatherPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitLemonSichuan PepperMandarinGingerApplePineapple

Heart

Freesia

Base

CedarwoodPatchouliMuskVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesGinger, Sichuan Pepper, Haitian Vetiver and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring22

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#47,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSEALIGHTHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wild Vetiver by Rituals pairs the sharp, bracing quality of Haitian vetiver with a potent spicy leather backbone. Launched in 2021, this unisex woody spicy scent balances ginger and grapefruit blossom with a deep, earthy base. It works best for crisp autumn days when you want a grounded, professional aroma that projec…

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SEALIGHT opens with a burst of grapefruit, lemon, and spicy ginger before settling into cedarwood, patchouli, and leather. The bright citrus and warm woody backdrop make it an easy choice for warm summer days, outdoor gatherings, or casual afternoon wear. It delivers a clean, sharp aura that cuts through humid air wit…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wild Vetiver or SEALIGHT?

SEALIGHT takes 3 of 4 categories. Wild Vetiver is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; SEALIGHT is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Wild Vetiver for a leather and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose SEALIGHT for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wild Vetiver or SEALIGHT?

Wild Vetiver lasts longest (Wild Vetiver 80/100, SEALIGHT 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wild Vetiver or SEALIGHT?

SEALIGHT projects furthest (SEALIGHT 66/100, Wild Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wild Vetiver and SEALIGHT smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Ginger, Sichuan Pepper, Haitian Vetiver and Leather.

Is Wild Vetiver or SEALIGHT better for summer or winter?

Wild Vetiver suits day or night wear; SEALIGHT suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wild Vetiver and SEALIGHT?

Wild Vetiver has top notes of Grapefruit blossom and Ginger, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Leather and Patchouli. SEALIGHT has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Sichuan Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver.