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Guerlain Vetiver vs Cartier Declaration
Vetiver is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
BergamotTobaccoLemonNutmegNeroliCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart
VetiverPepperCarnationSageSandalwoodOrris Root
Base
VetiverOakmossLeatherMyrrhCivetTonka BeanAmber
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Citrus
85%
Woody
80%
Earthy
71%
Fresh spicy
70%
Tobacco
51%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Vetiver by Guerlain is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Vetiver was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Paul Guerlain. Top notes are Bergamot, Tobacco, Lemon, Nutmeg, Neroli, Coriander and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Vetiver, Pepper, Carnation, Sage, Sandalwood and Orris Root; base notes are Vetiver, Oakmoss, Leather, Myrrh, Civet, Tonka Bean and Amber. Vetiver is masculine and elegant woodsy fragrance. It was created in 1961 and re-launched again in 2000. The bottle was changed and the color of the perfume, but the fragrance remained gorgeous, just like before. The top notes are bergamot, coriander, lemon, mandarin, and neroli; the heart unites vetiver and cedar wood; the base is composed of tobacco, walnuts, pepper, and Tonka bean.
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Notes
Top
Bitter OrangeCarawayBirchBergamotCorianderMandarin OrangeNeroliArtemisia
Heart
Guatemalan CardamomPepperGingerIrisJuniperCinnamonOrris RootJasmine
Base
Tahitian VetiverTeaCedarLeatherOakmossAmber
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Fresh spicy
95%
Citrus
87%
Woody
73%
Warm spicy
72%
Leather
54%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Declaration by Cartier is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Declaration was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Caraway, Birch, Bergamot, Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Artemisia; middle notes are Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper, Ginger, Iris, Juniper, Cinnamon, Orris Root and Jasmine; base notes are Tahitian Vetiver, Tea, Cedar, Leather, Oakmoss and Amber.
Notes in Common
28% sharedShared (9)
BergamotNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangePepperOrris RootOakmossLeatherAmber
Only in Vetiver
TobaccoLemonNutmegVetiverCarnationSageSandalwoodMyrrhCivetTonka Bean
Only in Declaration
Bitter OrangeCarawayBirchArtemisiaGuatemalan CardamomGingerIrisJuniperCinnamonJasmineTahitian VetiverTea+1 more
Rating
4.17vs4.04
Ratings
6,907vs6,695
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2000vs1998
Which should I buy?
Vetiver is the community's favourite of the two.
- Vetiver is rated higher by the community: 4.17 from 6,907 ratings, against 4.04 from 6,695.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Vetiver and "moderate" for Declaration.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring first.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Vetiver if you want the higher-rated option; pick Declaration if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.