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    Side by side

    Madagaskar vs. Vetiver

    Clearly related
    Vetiver by Guerlain bottle

    Vetiver

    Guerlain
    Eau de Toilette2000
    New comparison

    Madagaskar peaks in summer, while Vetiver belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Madagaskar vs. Vetiver
    MadagaskarVetiver
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette
    Launched20232000
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerJulien PlosHiram Green
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Madagaskar

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky
    Earthy
    Patchouli
    Balsamic

    Vetiver

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Tobacco

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotCardamom
    BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange
    Heart
    GeraniumCypress
    NutmegBlack PepperPepper
    Base
    PatchouliVetiverCedarMusk
    VetiverTobaccoTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Madagaskar vs. Vetiver
    MadagaskarVetiver
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Madagaskar earns its name. Vetiver drives the composition, but the journey from cardamom spice through cypress and into cedarwood is what keeps this one interesting.Madagaskar
    Vetiver is one of perfumery's most misunderstood notes. Too often it plays a supporting role, the earthiness that grounds a floral or a tobacco blend. Vetiver puts the material front and center.Vetiver

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Madagaskar vs. Vetiver
    MadagaskarVetiver
    0.27 oz$16.09fragrancenet
    5.07 oz$108.49fragrancenet

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