Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Clever Man

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

5 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,624 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Clever Man

ALREHAB PERFUMES

4.2138 votes

Rank #15,104 CitrusMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

1872 Vetiver5/7

Clever Man2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Clever ManALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

4.21/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 57%Had 7%Want 36%

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

39%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value91

Category winnerClever ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

citrus100%

musky83%

powdery65%

woody48%

sweet30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus 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

Top

LimeBergamotPomeloMandarin OrangeGalbanumRosemaryPepperNutmeg

Heart

CyclamenSageMarigoldJasmineFreesia

Base

MuskPatchouliCedarLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Galbanum and Rosemary. 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

Spring81

Summer100

Fall30

Winter15

Day100

Night26

Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,624

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerClever ManHigher 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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Clever Man is a bright, sporty citrus scent that opens zesty and green (lime, bergamot, pomelo, galbanum), with a peppery, nutmeg kick. On skin it can read sweeter than you expect at first, then settles into a clean musky, slightly powdery woody dry-down. Some wearers compare the vibe to Lacoste L.12.12 White, with a …

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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 Clever Man?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Clever Man is rated 4.21/5 from 38 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clever Man for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Clever Man?

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

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Clever Man?

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

Do 1872 Vetiver and Clever Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Galbanum and Rosemary.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Clever Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Clever Man?

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. Clever Man has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Pomelo and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cyclamen, Sage, Marigold and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Labdanum.