Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

4 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,624 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus

Claus Porto

4.3719 votes

Rank #45,902 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 6 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver4/6

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus1/6

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Vetiver
Fragranxe ranking: 1872 Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced CitrusClaus Porto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

4.37/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winner1872 VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

47%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMusgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar

Notes

Lemon VerbenaWoody NotesLimeCorianderIncenseSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner1872 VetiverLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,624

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1872 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…

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Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus by Claus Porto offers an invigorating splash tailored for morning grooming and warm afternoons. Built around zesty lime and sharp lemon verbena, the scent immediately delivers a clean, green citrus punch that feels crisp and revitalising. A dusting of coriander and dry spi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Vetiver or Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 6 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

Projection is very close: 1872 Vetiver 65/100, Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus 65/100 for sillage.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Coriander and Incense.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus better for summer or winter?

1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

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. Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus features Lemon Verbena, Woody Notes, Lime, Coriander and Incense.