Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Harmony Men

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #29,813 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Harmony Men

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.004 votes

Rank #64,153 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Harmony Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

1872 Vetiver3/5

Harmony Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Harmony Men
Value for money: Harmony Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Vetiver
Fragranxe ranking: 1872 Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Harmony MenParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

SillageHarmony Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value38

Category winnerHarmony MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

patchouli44%

earthy30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black PepperCuminCardamom

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegNeroliMelon

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliVetiver

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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,813

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 VetiverHigher 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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Harmony Men by Parfums Marco Serussi is an aromatic spicy fragrance built around crisp seasonings, green aromatics, and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, dry cumin, and cool cardamom. As the initial sharpness settles, a sweet splash of melon and clean neroli softens the blend alongside gra…

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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 Harmony Men?

1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Harmony Men is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Harmony Men for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Harmony Men?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Harmony Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Harmony Men?

Harmony Men projects furthest (Harmony Men 75/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Harmony Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Neroli, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Harmony Men better for summer or winter?

1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Harmony Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Harmony Men?

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. Harmony Men has top notes of Black Pepper, Cumin and Cardamom, heart notes of Nutmeg, Neroli and Melon, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.