1872 Vetiver vs Infinity Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Infinity GoldChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
1872 Vetiver3/4
Infinity Gold1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Infinity Gold
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 ChristianInfinity GoldPhytodermWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%
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
50%Love
25%Like
25%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
Sillage1872 Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInfinity GoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
patchouli77%
sweet69%
amber61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic 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
BergamotPearBlack Pepper
Heart
SageLavender
Base
Tonka BeanPatchouliMossAmberwoodCacaoVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Lavender 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
Spring80
Summer60
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#30,327
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#55,682
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 →Infinity Gold by Phytoderm is an aromatic, warm spicy fragrance for men that blends bright bergamot and pear with an earthy patchouli and cacao foundation. It is a versatile choice for fall and winter days, offering a grounded, masculine scent profile that transitions cleanly from office settings to relaxed evening ou…
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 Infinity Gold?
1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Infinity Gold is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Infinity Gold for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Infinity Gold?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Infinity Gold 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Infinity Gold?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Infinity Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Infinity Gold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Lavender and Vetiver.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Infinity Gold better for summer or winter?
1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Infinity Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Infinity Gold?
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. Infinity Gold has top notes of Bergamot, Pear and Black Pepper, heart notes of Sage and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Moss and Amberwood.
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