Francois Charles
Rance 1795Eau de Parfum2007
Side by side
Francois Charles vs. Vetiver
Vetiver rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Francois Charles | Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2007 | 2000 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Giovanni Rancé | Hiram Green |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Francois Charles
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Iris
White Floral
Vetiver
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Earthy
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Soft Spicy
Tobacco
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotGrapefruitTangerineLemonBitter OrangeMelonPineappleGingerCardamomCinnamonPink PepperAnise
BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart
LavenderJasmineOrange BlossomRoseClary Sage
NutmegBlack PepperPepper
Base
CedarSandalwoodIrisWhite MuskAmberVanillaCaramelVetiverPatchouliLabdanumEbony Tree
VetiverTobaccoTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Francois Charles | Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This fragrance doesn't announce itself, it arrives. The spices build quietly while the citrus fades, and by hour two you're getting compliments from people standing beside you, not across the room.Francois Charles
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
| Francois Charles | Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $16.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | $136.49fragrancenet | — |
| 5.07 oz | — | $108.49fragrancenet |
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