Vetiver Extraordinaire vs Reflection Man

The r/fragrance community considers Vetiver Extraordinaire one of the finest vetiver fragrances available, with exceptional quality and longevity that justifies Frederic Malle's reputation. However, many users note weak projection and high pricing as significant drawbacks, and some find the drydown's clove notes overly bitter or the overall scent somewhat unremarkable for the cost.

The community has a largely positive view of Reflection Man as a versatile, high-quality niche fragrance with strong performance and sophisticated character. However, opinions are divided on its florality and whether it reads as masculine or feminine, with sampling before purchase strongly recommended due to subjective scent perception.