1872 Vetiver vs Mezzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 6 categories.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MezzoChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
1872 Vetiver3/6
Mezzo2/6
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- Mezzo
- Value for money
- Mezzo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1872 Vetiver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive ChristianMezzoParis ElyseesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
4.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 34%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
50%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Vetiver
SillageMezzo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMezzoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
mossy70%
amber60%
white floral50%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
ThymeLime
Heart2 to 4 hours
JuniperJasmineNutmeg
Base5 to 8 hours
MossAmberSandalowood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Spring45
Summer18
Fall100
Winter100
Day60
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#30,367
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,893
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 →Mezzo by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fragrance for men, originally released in 2014. It opens with a sharp burst of tart lime balanced by dry, herbal thyme. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals crisp juniper berries, warm culinary nutmeg, and a clean touch of jasmine petal. The base shifts into a tradition…
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 Mezzo?
1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 6 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Mezzo?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Mezzo 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Mezzo?
Projection is very close: Mezzo 67/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100 for sillage.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Mezzo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Jasmine, Moss and Amber.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Mezzo better for summer or winter?
1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Mezzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Mezzo?
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. Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood.
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