Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Dandy

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

1 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,326 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

Dandy

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #64,393 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 1 of 1 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dandy
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

1872 Vetiver1/1

Dandy0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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 Christian

DandySantiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

green61%

Scent match76%Very similar · both aromatic, citrus 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

RosemaryMandarin OrangeGrapefruitPetitgrainPineappleBergamotLavenderGalbanum

Heart

JasmineFreesiaSage

Base

PatchouliLabdanumIncenseCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,326

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Dandy by Santiago Luxury Parfum is a lively citrus aromatic fragrance that kicks off with a bright splash of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and crushed rosemary. As the sparkling citrus begins to mellow, clean lavender and herbal clary sage move in alongside a gentle breeze of freesia and jasmine. The base brings e…

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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 Dandy?

1872 Vetiver takes 1 of 1 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Dandy is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dandy for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Dandy smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Galbanum and Rosemary.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Dandy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Dandy?

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. Dandy has top notes of Rosemary, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia and Sage, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum, Incense and Cedar.