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1872 Vetiver vs Deep Forest

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

Updated 248 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Forest takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • 1872 Vetiver

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

  • Deep Forest

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver1/7
Deep Forest5/7
Ratings & consensus
1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Deep Forest
Sillage & projection
Deep Forest
Value for money
Deep Forest
Versatility
Deep Forest
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Deep Forest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive Christian
Deep ForestBogner
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
4.26/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
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

42%Love
53%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
amber61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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
NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli
Heart
VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon
Base
oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Petitgrain and Neroli. 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
Spring80
Summer47
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night71
Category winnerDeep ForestMost 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#30,327

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher 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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Deep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…

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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 Deep Forest?

Deep Forest takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Deep Forest smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Petitgrain and Neroli.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Deep Forest better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Deep Forest?

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. Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French labdanum.

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