1872 Vetiver vs Alphée
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AlphéeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver4/5
Alphée1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Alphée
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1872 Vetiver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive ChristianAlphéeSpoturnoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
3.79/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 23%Had 2%Want 75%
Category winner1872 VetiverRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
30%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
33%Love
29%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Vetiver
Sillage1872 Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAlphéeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
white floral48%
floral30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
Top
BergamotBitter OrangeMandarinJuniper BerriesMyrtle
Heart
NeroliJasmineCorianderPink PepperNutmeg
Base
Ambrofix™MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Spring100
Summer71
Fall29
Winter29
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,327
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#58,535
PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1872 VetiverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1872 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…
Reviews →Spoturno Alphée opens with a crisp burst of freshly peeled bitter orange, bright bergamot, and sweet mandarin, quickly grounded by the herbal snap of crushed myrtle and juniper berries. As the initial zest softens, a clean heart of neroli, light jasmine, coriander, and pink pepper unfolds with gentle warmth. The base …
Reviews →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, 1872 Vetiver or Alphée?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Alphée is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alphée for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Alphée?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Alphée 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Alphée?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Alphée 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Alphée smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Neroli and Jasmine.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Alphée better for summer or winter?
1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Alphée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Alphée?
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. Alphée has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Mandarin and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Coriander and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambrofix™, Musk and Vetiver.
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