1872 Vetiver vs Journey
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
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.
JourneyChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver5/7
Journey2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Journey
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Journey
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive ChristianJourneySymétrieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
3.17/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%
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
6%Love
43%Like
22%Ok
20%Dislike
9%Hate
69 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 winnerJourneyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
herbal92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
citrus69%
patchouli61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, 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
LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander
Heart
SageNeroliOrange Blossom
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Sage, Neroli and Lavender. 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
Summer81
Fall38
Winter12
Day100
Night25
Category winner1872 VetiverMost 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#24,886
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerJourneyHigher 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 →Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…
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 Journey?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Journey?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Journey?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Journey 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Journey smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Sage, Neroli and Lavender.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Journey better for summer or winter?
For summer, Journey is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Journey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Journey?
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. Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber.
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