1872 Vetiver vs Gravité
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
GravitéChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver5/7
Gravité2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Gravité
- Versatility
- Gravité
- 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 ChristianGravitéParticleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
3.45/ 5 · 159 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
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
43%Love
15%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
25%Hate
159 votes
Category winner1872 VetiverMost 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 winnerGravitéBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
woody100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
aromatic70%
musky60%
amber50%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, 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
Top
BergamotGrapefruitPepperRosemary
Heart
Cashmere WoodPapyrusAppleNutmeg
Base
MuskCedarAmbergrisVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Rosemary 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
Summer97
Fall89
Winter71
Day100
Night75
Category winnerGravitéMost 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#43,869
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 →Particle Gravité starts with a brisk burst of bergamot and tart grapefruit, sharpened by cracked pepper and herbal rosemary. The initial citrus pop moves quickly into a soft woody heart where crisp apple meets papyrus and cashmere wood. As the fragrance settles on skin, warm cedar, vetiver, and clean musk create a qui…
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 Gravité?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Gravité is rated 3.45/5 from 159 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gravité for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Gravité?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Gravité 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Gravité?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Gravité 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Gravité smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Vetiver.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Gravité better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gravité is the stronger pick. For winter, Gravité is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Gravité suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Gravité?
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. Gravité has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Rosemary, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Papyrus, Apple and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Cedar, Ambergris and Vetiver.
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