1872 Vetiver vs Dark Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark BlackChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver4/5
Dark Black1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Dark Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 1872 Vetiver
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1872 Vetiver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive ChristianDark BlackLC WaikikiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
4.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
30%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Vetiver
Sillage1872 Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
citrus100%
floral92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotCardamom
Heart1 to 2 hours
MagnoliaJasmineFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
White MuskVetiverAmber
Category winner1872 VetiverLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Spring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,532
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,284
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winner1872 VetiverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1872 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 →Dark Black by LC Waikiki is a fresh citrus and floral fragrance anchored by warm spice and clean woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and bergamot, balanced by the zesty kick of cardamom. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of magnolia, jasmine, and freesia brings a clean floral body that keep…
Reviews →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 Dark Black?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Dark Black is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dark Black for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Dark Black?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Dark Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Dark Black?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Dark Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Dark Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Jasmine.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Dark Black better for summer or winter?
1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Dark Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Dark Black?
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. Dark Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of White Musk, Vetiver and Amber.
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