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1872 Vetiver vs His Curve

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

Updated 55 ratings analysed
Closely related
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 sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • His Curve

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver3/5
His Curve2/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
His Curve
Sillage & projection
1872 Vetiver
Value for money
His Curve
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
His CurveThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%
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

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityHis Curve

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value22
¤ Price value38
Category winnerHis CurveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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
Notes
Juniper BerriesSandalwoodPineappleCorianderBergamotLavenderCardamomMahoganyVetiverVioletPepperNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

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
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#29,474

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

Reviews →

His Curve by The Dua Brand delivers an aromatic green profile inspired by classic nineties barbershop compositions. The scent opens with a burst of tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, zesty lemon, and herbal juniper berries, softened quickly by floral neroli. As the opening settles, an invigorating green core of cactus, …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Vetiver or His Curve?

1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; His Curve is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose His Curve for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or His Curve?

His Curve lasts longest (His Curve 80/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or His Curve?

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

Do 1872 Vetiver and His Curve smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Coriander and Neroli.

Is 1872 Vetiver or His Curve better for summer or winter?

1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; His Curve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and His Curve?

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. His Curve features Juniper Berries, Sandalwood, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot.

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