Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Coca Chocola

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 183 ratings analysed

6 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,512 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Coca Chocola

Richard

3.53129 votes

Rank #31,388 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 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.
Coca Chocola
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

1872 Vetiver6/7

Coca Chocola1/7

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: Coca Chocola
Versatility: 1872 Vetiver
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 Christian

Coca ChocolaRichard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

3.53/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

15%Love

49%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

129 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCoca ChocolaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

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

CocaVanillaCocoaNutmeg

Heart

LimeChocolateCardamom

Base

AmbroxanAlmond BlossomMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Cardamom, Musk and Cedar. 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

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men6

Unisex30

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,512

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Coca Chocola by Richard is a modern gourmand that aims to capture the fizzy, dark sweetness of cola. It centers on a profile of spiced cocoa, vanilla, and citrus. This fragrance is best suited for those who enjoy playful, sweet scents during the cooler autumn and winter months. Its profile is distinctly gourmand, focu…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Vetiver or Coca Chocola?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Coca Chocola is rated 3.53/5 from 129 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Coca Chocola for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Coca Chocola?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Coca Chocola 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Coca Chocola?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Coca Chocola 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Coca Chocola smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Cardamom, Musk and Cedar.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Coca Chocola better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Coca Chocola?

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. Coca Chocola has top notes of Coca, Vanilla, Cocoa and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lime, Chocolate and Cardamom, a base of Ambroxan, Almond Blossom, Musk and Cedar.