1872 Vetiver vs His Obsession
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
His ObsessionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
1872 Vetiver3/5
His Obsession2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- His Obsession
- Value for money
- His Obsession
- 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 ChristianHis ObsessionThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
30%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Vetiver
SillageHis Obsession
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis ObsessionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
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
Notes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeRed BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliCorianderPine TreeBergamotLavenderCinnamon
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 seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Spring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,474
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,561
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →His Obsession by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental woody fragrance for men that revisits vintage spiced perfumery. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and mandarin orange layered over aromatic lavender and herbal coriander. This lively citrus start quickly gives way to a spicy core driven by cinnamon, nutme…
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 His Obsession?
1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 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 His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or His Obsession?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, His Obsession 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or His Obsession?
Projection is very close: His Obsession 67/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100 for sillage.
Do 1872 Vetiver and His Obsession smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Coriander and Lavender.
Is 1872 Vetiver or His Obsession better for summer or winter?
1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; His Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and His Obsession?
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 Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit.
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