Vetiver Essence
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Vetiver Essence vs. by John Varvatos
Is Vetiver Essence better than by John Varvatos?
Vetiver Essence wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Gender alignment
woodywarm spicyfresh spicy
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 Vetiver Essence and by John Varvatos?
| Vetiver Essence | by John Varvatos | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2014 | 2004 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Vetiver Essence and by John Varvatos smell?
Vetiver Essence
Aromatic
Woody
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Coffee
by John Varvatos
Leather
Amber
Animalic
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Green
Smoky
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Vetiver Essence and by John Varvatos share?
Top
GrapefruitRed PepperPetitgrain
Herbaceous NotesDates
Heart
VetiverCardamomArabica CoffeeIris
Clary SageCoriander SeedAjowan
Base
Tonka BeanHazelnut woodCedarPatchouli
Black LeatherAmberVanillaOudBalsamic Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Vetiver Essence or by John Varvatos?
| Vetiver Essence | by John Varvatos | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Vetiver Essence and by John Varvatos?
Vetiver Essence doesn't try to convert anyone. The vetiver is the point, earthy, almost tar-dark in the heart, there to be recognized by people who already know what they're looking for.Vetiver Essence
The animalic note in this one divides people, and that's exactly the point. It's not polite. It doesn't ask permission. If you're drawn to fragrances that smell like worn leather and warm skin rather.by John Varvatos
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