Fragrance comparison

1272 vs Vetyver (1964)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

1272

Perfumehead

4.717 votes

Rank #34,872 WoodyCitrus

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60%scent match

Closely related

Vetyver (1964)

Lanvin

4.6712 votes

Rank #32,907 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1272 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1272
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetyver (1964)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

12723/4

Vetyver (1964)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1272
Sillage & projection: 1272
Value for money: 1272
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetyver (1964)

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1272Perfumehead

Vetyver (1964)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

Longevity1272

Sillage1272

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value31

Category winner1272Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

green56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LimePetitgrainRed MandarinPink PepperBergamot

Heart

Indian JasminePatchouliVerbenaOrange

Base

SandalwoodVetiverLabdanumTonka Bean

Top

BergamotPetitgrainAldehydesRosemaryLemonOrange

Heart

JasmineCloveIrisLaurelsRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon

Base

VetiverPatchouliRussian LeatherMossLabdanumCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Indian Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,872

PerfumerConstance Georges-Picot

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetyver (1964)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1272 by Perfumehead opens bright and green, with lime, petitgrain, bergamot and mandarin giving it a crisp citrus snap. The heart turns more floral and aromatic through Indian jasmine, verbena, orange and patchouli, before settling into vetiver, sandalwood, labdanum and tonka. It reads like a modern unisex chypre with…

Reviews →

Lanvin Vetyver (1964) is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that centers on a classic, earth-forward vetiver profile. It opens with sharp citrus and green herbs before settling into a complex, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate traditional, clean-cut compositions for professional or formal daytime wear …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1272 or Vetyver (1964)?

1272 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1272 is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Vetyver (1964) is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose 1272 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver (1964) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1272 or Vetyver (1964)?

1272 lasts longest (1272 70/100, Vetyver (1964) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1272 or Vetyver (1964)?

1272 projects furthest (1272 69/100, Vetyver (1964) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1272 and Vetyver (1964) smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Indian Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is 1272 or Vetyver (1964) better for summer or winter?

1272 suits daytime wear; Vetyver (1964) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1272 and Vetyver (1964)?

1272 has top notes of Lime, Petitgrain, Red Mandarin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Patchouli, Verbena and Orange, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Vetyver (1964) has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Aldehydes and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Iris and Laurels, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Russian Leather and Moss.