Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Agua Porto

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

7 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,624 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Agua Porto

Claus Porto

4.2049 votes

Rank #38,163 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 7 of 8 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Agua Porto
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver7/8

Agua Porto1/8

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: Agua Porto
Versatility: 1872 Vetiver
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

Agua PortoClaus Porto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

4.20/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

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

35%Love

51%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAgua PortoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

mossy42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PetitgrainBergamotLemonOrange

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

CypressGalbanumJuniper

Base2 to 3 hours

MossMuskAmber

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

Spring82

Summer100

Fall27

Winter12

Day100

Night21

Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men27

Unisex67

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,624

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,163

PerfumerLyn Harris

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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Agua Porto by Claus Porto delivers a brisk, classic splash of Mediterranean style freshness with an earthy forest backbone. The opening arrives immediately with zesty lemon, juicy orange, bitter petitgrain, and sparkling bergamot. It feels like snapping a fresh citrus leaf between your fingers on a sunny morning. As t…

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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 Agua Porto?

1872 Vetiver takes 7 of 8 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Agua Porto is rated 4.20/5 from 49 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Agua Porto for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Agua Porto?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Agua Porto 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Agua Porto?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Agua Porto 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Agua Porto smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Petitgrain and Moss.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Agua Porto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Agua Porto is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Agua Porto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Agua Porto?

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. Agua Porto has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Galbanum and Juniper, a base of Moss, Musk and Amber.