Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Digitalis

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 158 ratings analysed

6 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #29,689 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Digitalis

Parfums Quartana

3.62104 votes

Rank #18,425 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver6/8

Digitalis2/8

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: Digitalis
Versatility: 1872 Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Vetiver
Fragranxe ranking: Digitalis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

DigitalisParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

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

29%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

104 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value40

Category winnerDigitalisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

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

Notes

CucumberOzonic notesViolet LeafMossFernPepperBasilGalbanumCorianderVioletGentianaIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner1872 VetiverLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Spring61

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,689

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerDigitalisHigher 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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Digitalis by Parfums Quartana presents an unconventional take on green and aquatic themes. Launched in 2016 and created by perfumer David Apel, the scent centers on crisp cucumber and intense ozonic notes that immediately evoke cool, moisture-laden outdoor air. Aromatic herbs such as basil, coriander, and galbanum bri…

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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 Digitalis?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Digitalis?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Digitalis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Digitalis?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Digitalis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Digitalis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Coriander, Moss and Incense.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Digitalis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Digitalis?

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. Digitalis features Cucumber, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaf, Moss and Fern.