1872 Vetiver vs Empire Absolut
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 6 categories.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Empire AbsolutChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
1872 Vetiver4/6
Empire Absolut1/6
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Empire Absolut
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1872 Vetiver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive ChristianEmpire AbsolutHinodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
4.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%
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
42%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 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 winnerEmpire AbsolutBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
citrus70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
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
Top15-30 mins
elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Spring44
Summer6
Fall72
Winter100
Day19
Night100
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#30,512
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,876
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Empire Absolut by Hinode kicks off with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot, quickly spiced up by fresh grated ginger and warm nutmeg. As the citrus settles, herbal rosemary, clean lavender, and a punch of black pepper create an energetic aromatic heart. Deep underneath, earthy patchouli, dry cedar wo…
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 Empire Absolut?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 6 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Empire Absolut?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Empire Absolut 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Empire Absolut?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Empire Absolut 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Empire Absolut smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Marigold and Lavender.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Empire Absolut better for summer or winter?
1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Empire Absolut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Empire Absolut?
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. Empire Absolut has top notes of elemi, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Pepper, Solar Notes, Lavender and Marigold, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Moss and Patchouli.
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