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1872 Vetiver vs Eucalyptus Patchouli

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

Updated 317 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • 1872 Vetiver

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

  • Eucalyptus Patchouli

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

1872 Vetiver5/7
Eucalyptus Patchouli2/7
Ratings & consensus
1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment
1872 Vetiver
Longevity
1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection
1872 Vetiver
Value for money
Eucalyptus Patchouli
Versatility
1872 Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eucalyptus Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive Christian
Eucalyptus PatchouliBohoboco
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
3.48/ 5 · 263 votes
Have 26%Had 13%Want 61%
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

22%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate

199 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value22
¤ Price value44
Category winnerEucalyptus PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
woody100%
warm spicy86%
camphor72%
patchouli58%
earthy44%
aromatic30%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and earthy

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
EucalyptusPink PepperCardamom
Heart
IncenseWoodsy Notes
Base
PatchouliMossCedar
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Moss, Patchouli and Incense. 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
Spring92
Summer100
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men73
Unisex27
Women0
Men33
Unisex57
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,327

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerEucalyptus PatchouliHigher 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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Eucalyptus Patchouli opens with a brisk green-camphor lift of eucalyptus, sharpened by pink pepper and cardamom. As it settles, incense, woods, moss, and patchouli give it a cooler, earthy dryness that feels aromatic rather than sweet. This reads clearly unisex, with a slightly masculine tilt in style. It suits wearer…

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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 Eucalyptus Patchouli?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Eucalyptus Patchouli is rated 3.48/5 from 263 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eucalyptus Patchouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Eucalyptus Patchouli?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Eucalyptus Patchouli 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Eucalyptus Patchouli?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Eucalyptus Patchouli 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Eucalyptus Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Moss, Patchouli and Incense.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Eucalyptus Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Eucalyptus Patchouli?

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. Eucalyptus Patchouli has top notes of Eucalyptus, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Incense and Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Cedar.

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