Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs No 3 by Jean-Marie

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,624 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

No 3 by Jean-Marie

Milton Lloyd

3.899 votes

Rank #57,094 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No 3 by Jean-Marie
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

1872 Vetiver3/4

No 3 by Jean-Marie1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: No 3 by Jean-Marie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1872 Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

No 3 by Jean-MarieMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

44%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNo 3 by Jean-MarieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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

Top

IncenseGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Black PepperCardamomNutmeg

Base

VetiverPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Coriander and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,624

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,094

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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Milton Lloyd No 3 by Jean-Marie opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit alongside dry coriander and a dark veil of incense. As the initial spray warms on skin, vibrant black pepper and crushed cardamom take over the heart, giving the composition an intense fresh spicy sharpness. The base settles into earthy vetive…

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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 No 3 by Jean-Marie?

1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; No 3 by Jean-Marie is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No 3 by Jean-Marie for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or No 3 by Jean-Marie?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, No 3 by Jean-Marie 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or No 3 by Jean-Marie?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, No 3 by Jean-Marie 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and No 3 by Jean-Marie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Coriander and Vetiver.

Is 1872 Vetiver or No 3 by Jean-Marie better for summer or winter?

1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; No 3 by Jean-Marie suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and No 3 by Jean-Marie?

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. No 3 by Jean-Marie has top notes of Incense, Grapefruit and Coriander, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber.