Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

5 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #26,702 AromaticCitrus

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61%scent match

Closely related

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #50,782 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 6 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

1872 Vetiver5/6

Active Man Intense1/6

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: Active Man Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Vetiver
Fragranxe ranking: 1872 Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winner1872 VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

18%Love

64%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value83

Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

Category winner1872 VetiverLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,702

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1872 Vetiver by Clive Christian delivers an energizing burst of citrus and crisp herbs before settling into dry, rooty earth. The opening crackles with tart grapefruit, lime, and spicy galbanum, creating an immediate sensation of fresh greenery. As the citrus peel softens, lavender, sage, and subtle white florals like…

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Active Man Intense by Chris Adams delivers a crisp, energizing splash right out of the nozzle. The opening smells like brisk ocean air paired with chilled grapefruit and tart green apple. Do not overspray this. The citrus hits hard for five minutes before cooling down into herbal sage, fresh cypress, and soft lavender…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Vetiver or Active Man Intense?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 6 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Active Man Intense?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Active Man Intense?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Coriander.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Active Man Intense?

1872 Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Galbanum, heart notes of Sage, Neroli, Marigold and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Musk and Patchouli. Active Man Intense has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aquatic notes, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Geranium and Cypress, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.