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1872 Vetiver vs Collithereum

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

Updated 73 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Collithereum takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • 1872 Vetiver

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Collithereum

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

1872 Vetiver1/5
Collithereum4/5
Ratings & consensus
1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Collithereum
Sillage & projection
Collithereum
Value for money
Collithereum
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Collithereum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive Christian
CollithereumSeven Gates
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
3.58/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 16%Had 2%Want 81%
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

47%Love
11%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
21%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityCollithereum

SillageCollithereum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value22
¤ Price value64
Category winnerCollithereumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
smoky61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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
GrapefruitCypressSeaweed
Heart
IncenseBlack PepperMyrrh
Base
VetiverCedarAmberPatchouliCypriol Oil
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Vetiver, Patchouli and Incense. 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
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men73
Unisex27
Women0
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,463

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,037

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCollithereumHigher 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…

Reviews →

Collithereum is a marine woody perfume that juxtaposes salty seaweed with resinous incense. Jérôme di Marino pairs cold grapefruit and wet cypress at the top before dropping into a dark, smoky heart of myrrh. It fits someone looking for a coastal scent that swaps sunny tropical vibes for moody, rain-soaked northern cl…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Vetiver or Collithereum?

Collithereum takes 4 of 5 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Collithereum is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Collithereum for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Collithereum?

Collithereum lasts longest (Collithereum 84/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Collithereum?

Collithereum projects furthest (Collithereum 75/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Collithereum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Vetiver, Patchouli and Incense.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Collithereum better for summer or winter?

1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Collithereum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Collithereum?

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. Collithereum has top notes of Grapefruit, Cypress and Seaweed, heart notes of Incense, Black Pepper and Myrrh, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.

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