1872 Vetiver vs Elixir Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elixir ManChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
1872 Vetiver4/7
Elixir Man3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- Elixir Man
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Elixir Man
- Versatility
- Elixir Man
- 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 ChristianElixir ManMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
4.19/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winner1872 VetiverRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
30%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir Man
Sillage1872 Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
woody69%
earthy61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
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
Top
PomeloGingerCardamom
Heart
LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum
Base
PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Cardamom, Lavender and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Spring79
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Category winnerElixir ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,327
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,359
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Mahogany Elixir Man opens with a sharp burst of pomelo and ginger, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and lavender. Warm amber, vetiver, and patchouli ground the base, creating a classic fougere structure. It is designed for men seeking a clean, office-friendly aroma that feels modern yet familiar.
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 Elixir Man?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Elixir Man?
Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Elixir Man?
Projection is very close: 1872 Vetiver 65/100, Elixir Man 63/100 for sillage.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Elixir Man smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Cardamom, Lavender and Vetiver.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Elixir Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir Man is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Elixir Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Elixir Man?
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. Elixir Man has top notes of Pomelo, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, elemi and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Oakmoss.
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