Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Bvlgari Extreme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,252 ratings analysed

4 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,624 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Bvlgari Extreme

Bvlgari

4.392,198 votes

Rank #24,449 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bvlgari Extreme
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

1872 Vetiver4/7

Bvlgari Extreme3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Bvlgari ExtremeBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

4.39/ 5 · 2,198 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerBvlgari ExtremeRating 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

55%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

2,198 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBvlgari ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

green53%

fresh42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top

TeaGrapefruitBergamotPetitgrainNeroliLavenderCorianderGalbanum

Heart

Balsam FirGuaiac WoodPepperBrazilian RosewoodNutmegCardamom

Base

MuskCedarIrisOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Galbanum and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,624

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,449

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBvlgari ExtremeHigher 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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Bvlgari Extreme is a crisp green tea and grapefruit fragrance with a clean woody backbone. It opens bright, bitter, and aromatic, then settles into fir, guaiac wood, cedar, musk, and a soft powdery trace of iris. It suits shoppers who want a classy everyday scent for work, warm weather, and high humidity. The grapefru…

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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 Bvlgari Extreme?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Bvlgari Extreme is rated 4.39/5 from 2,198 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bvlgari Extreme for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Bvlgari Extreme?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Bvlgari Extreme 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Bvlgari Extreme?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Bvlgari Extreme 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Bvlgari Extreme smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Galbanum and Petitgrain.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Bvlgari Extreme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Bvlgari Extreme?

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. Bvlgari Extreme has top notes of Tea, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Guaiac Wood, Pepper and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Musk, Cedar, Iris and Oakmoss.