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    Original Vetiver vs. Portrait of New York - Vetiver

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Is Original Vetiver better than Portrait of New York - Vetiver?

    Original Vetiver peaks in spring, while Portrait of New York - Vetiver belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    VetiverWhite Pepper
    woodyfresh spicyaromaticearthy

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Original Vetiver and Portrait of New York - Vetiver?

    Key facts: Original Vetiver vs. Portrait of New York - Vetiver
    Original VetiverPortrait of New York - Vetiver
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20042016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier CreedHarry Frémont
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Original Vetiver and Portrait of New York - Vetiver smell?

    Original Vetiver

    Woody
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Musky
    Amber

    Portrait of New York - Vetiver

    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Original Vetiver and Portrait of New York - Vetiver share?

    Top
    BergamotVetiver leafBitter OrangeMandarin Orange
    Cardamom
    Heart
    CorianderPink PepperWhite Pepper
    Black Pepper
    Base
    VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
    Vetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Original Vetiver or Portrait of New York - Vetiver?

    Community verdict: Original Vetiver vs. Portrait of New York - Vetiver
    Original VetiverPortrait of New York - Vetiver
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Original Vetiver and Portrait of New York - Vetiver?

    Fresh vetiver interpretations tend to feel one-note. Original Vetiver avoids this trap by returning to a deeper, rootier vetiver alongside sandalwood and musk.Original Vetiver
    Most vetiver fragrances go smoky or medicinal. This one doesn't. Green cardamom and black pepper keep things bright and modern, then the Haitian vetiver arrives mineral, clean.Portrait of New York - Vetiver

    Good to know

    About Original Vetiver vs. Portrait of New York - Vetiver.