1872 Vetiver vs Knize Sec
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%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.
Knize SecChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver5/7
Knize Sec2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Knize Sec
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Sec
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive ChristianKnize SecKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
3.74/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%
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
43%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
90 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 winnerKnize SecBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
citrus100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
smoky77%
leather69%
lavender61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
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
OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander
Heart
LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain
Base
IncenseLeatherAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Coriander, Sage 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
Spring56
Summer28
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night45
Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,327
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,935
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerKnize SecHigher 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 →Knize Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …
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 Knize Sec?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Knize Sec for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Knize Sec?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Knize Sec 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Knize Sec?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Knize Sec 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Knize Sec smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Coriander, Sage and Lavender.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Knize Sec better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Sec is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Knize Sec suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Knize Sec?
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. Knize Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk.
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