1872 Vetiver vs Est. 88
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Est. 88Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver4/5
Est. 881/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Est. 88
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 ChristianEst. 88Ted BakerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
3.83/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%
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
25%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
12 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 winnerEst. 88Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
rose100%
citrus91%
aromatic83%
woody74%
white floral65%
floral56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
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
Mandarin OrangePetitgrainCardamom
Heart
RoseLilyNeroli
Base
VetiverAmberWoodsy Notes
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Cardamom, Neroli 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
Spring100
Summer75
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night–
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#60,537
PerfumerJulie Pluchet
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 →Ted Baker Est. 88 is an understated floral fragrance that leans heavily on fresh citrus and green undertones. It wears like a crisp linen shirt on a warm spring afternoon, layering bright mandarin orange over a quiet backdrop of dry vetiver. It is a clean, office-friendly scent built for women who prefer subtle, perso…
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 Est. 88?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Est. 88 is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Est. 88 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Est. 88?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Est. 88 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Est. 88?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Est. 88 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Est. 88 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Cardamom, Neroli and Vetiver.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Est. 88 better for summer or winter?
1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Est. 88 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Est. 88?
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. Est. 88 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Woodsy Notes.
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