Question 1

What's the difference between Racine and Vetiver?

Accepted Answer

Racine is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier (1988) dominated by Earthy accords. Vetiver is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2000) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 4 accords: Earthy, Woody, Citrus, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Racine or Vetiver?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Racine scores 4.30/5 vs Vetiver at 4.18/5. Vetiver's standout strength: Complex, layered composition with depth and character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Racine and Vetiver smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Vetiver: Le consensus de la communauté est résolument positif, considérant Guerlain Vetiver comme un classique complexe et emblématique doté d'une excellente profondeur et d'un caractère distinctif qui le différencie des vetivers modernes.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Racine or Vetiver?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Racine vs Vetiver?

Accepted Answer

Racine scores highest for spring wear; Vetiver scores highest for spring wear. Racine leans daytime, Vetiver leans daytime.

Racine vs Vetiver

Résumé de la comparaison

Uniques à Vetiver (19)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Vetiver

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Racine	Vetiver
Marque	Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier	Guerlain
Année	1988	2000
Évaluation	4.30	4.18
Concentration	—	—
Genre	masculine	masculine
Total des notes	0	20