1872 Vetiver vs Laughter
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 6 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.
LaughterChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver6/7
Laughter1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 1872 Vetiver
- Fragranxe ranking
- Laughter
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive ChristianLaughterSpace NKWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 26%Had 28%Want 47%
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
30%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
27 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 winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
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
Top15-30 mins
LimeGrapefruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Juniper BerriesCorianderRosemaryLemon VerbenaAngelicaWatercress
Base5-7 hrs
GingerPatchouliMuskAmber
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
Spring75
Summer100
Fall33
Winter25
Day100
Night25
Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,512
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,668
PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerLaughterHigher 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 →Space NK Laughter greets you like an ice cold gin and tonic poured on a humid patio, splashing bright lime peel, tart pink grapefruit, and crisp bergamot across your skin. Created by master perfumer Christopher Sheldrake in 1999, this citrus aromatic blend trades sugary mall sweetness for savory garden realism. As the…
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 Laughter?
1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Laughter is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Laughter for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Laughter?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Laughter 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Laughter?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Laughter 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Laughter smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Rosemary.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Laughter better for summer or winter?
For summer, Laughter is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Laughter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Laughter?
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. Laughter has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Coriander, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, a base of Ginger, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.
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