Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Frenchy Lavande

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 336 ratings analysed

7 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #29,379 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Frenchy Lavande

Guerlain

3.99282 votes

Rank #13,342 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 7 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.
Frenchy Lavande
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver7/8

Frenchy Lavande1/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Frenchy LavandeGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

3.99/ 5 · 282 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

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

40%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

282 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value17

Category winner1872 VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

herbal72%

lavender58%

fresh spicy44%

green30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lemon VerbenaLemonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderPetitgrainCitronSageNeroli

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverAmbergrisTonka Bean

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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall42

Winter16

Day100

Night31

Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men51

Unisex42

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,379

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,342

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerFrenchy LavandeHigher 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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Frenchy Lavande by Guerlain is a bright aromatic fougere centered on sparkling citrus and herbal botanicals. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk, the composition opens with a sharp flash of lemon verbena, bergamot, and lemon. This vibrant tartness soon softens as calm lavender, neroli, citron, and sage bring a refined, …

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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 Frenchy Lavande?

1872 Vetiver takes 7 of 8 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Frenchy Lavande is rated 3.99/5 from 282 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frenchy Lavande for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Frenchy Lavande?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Frenchy Lavande 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Frenchy Lavande?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Frenchy Lavande 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Frenchy Lavande smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Sage and Neroli.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Frenchy Lavande better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Frenchy Lavande?

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. Frenchy Lavande has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Citron and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Ambergris and Tonka Bean.