1872 Vetiver vs Live
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 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.
LiveChoose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver4/7
Live3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Live
- Versatility
- Live
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Live
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive ChristianLiveAmerican EagleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
4.26/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 27%Had 35%Want 38%
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
51%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
43 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 winnerLiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
floral100%
musky91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
woody65%
white floral56%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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
Top
Mandarin OrangeCardamomSageBirch
Heart
CedarBalsam FirLavenderNutmegApple
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMossMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, 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
Spring67
Summer100
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night43
Category winnerLiveMost 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#29,412
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2001
Reviews1
Category winnerLiveHigher 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 →Live by American Eagle is a classic woody aromatic fragrance designed for the casual, everyday wearer. It opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and crisp birch before settling into a heart of cedar, balsam fir, and apple. On the skin, it projects a clean, outdoorsy vibe that performs best during the warmth of sp…
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 Live?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Live is rated 4.26/5 from 43 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Live for a floral and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Live?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Live 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Live?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Live 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Live smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sage, Lavender and Vetiver.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Live better for summer or winter?
For summer, Live is the stronger pick. For winter, Live is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Live suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Live?
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. Live has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Sage and Birch, heart notes of Cedar, Balsam Fir, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.
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