Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Only The Brave Wild

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 359 ratings analysed

6 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #29,643 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Only The Brave Wild

Diesel

3.47305 votes

Rank #38,771 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Only The Brave Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver6/8

Only The Brave Wild2/8

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: Only The Brave Wild
Versatility: Only The Brave Wild
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

Only The Brave WildDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

3.47/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 27%

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

25%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

31%Dislike

3%Hate

305 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value62

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

coconut84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemongrassGrapefruitBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegLavenderCoumarinGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

Coconut MilkMossCedarVetiver

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

Spring100

Summer88

Fall46

Winter26

Day100

Night51

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,643

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,771

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Shyamala Maisondieu

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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Only The Brave Wild by Diesel takes the signature fist shaped bottle into greener, tropical territory. The opening hits with sharp lemongrass, zesty grapefruit, and a crackle of black pepper that feels immediately energetic. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and green geranium combine with warm nutme…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Vetiver or Only The Brave Wild?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Only The Brave Wild is rated 3.47/5 from 305 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Only The Brave Wild?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Only The Brave Wild 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Only The Brave Wild?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Only The Brave Wild 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Only The Brave Wild smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Vetiver and Moss.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Only The Brave Wild better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave Wild is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Only The Brave Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Only The Brave Wild?

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. Only The Brave Wild has top notes of Lemongrass, Grapefruit and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Coumarin and Geranium, a base of Coconut Milk, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver.