Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Principe Antonio de Curtis

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

5 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,326 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Principe Antonio de Curtis

Mansfield

4.001 votes

Rank #65,517 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 5 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Principe Antonio de Curtis
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver5/5

Principe Antonio de Curtis0/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: 1872 Vetiver
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

Principe Antonio de CurtisMansfield

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value0

Category winner1872 VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitSageNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegLily

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossAmberCedarWhite Musk

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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

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#30,326

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,517

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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Mansfield crafted Principe Antonio de Curtis as a crisp Italian aromatic scent anchored by bitter citrus and traditional barbershop woods. A sharp blast of ruby grapefruit and herbal sage cuts through the air first, quickly joined by green neroli blossoms. The citrus bite settles within twenty minutes, revealing clean…

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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 Principe Antonio de Curtis?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 5 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Principe Antonio de Curtis is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Principe Antonio de Curtis for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Principe Antonio de Curtis?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Principe Antonio de Curtis 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Principe Antonio de Curtis?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Principe Antonio de Curtis 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Principe Antonio de Curtis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Sage, Neroli and Amber.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Principe Antonio de Curtis better for summer or winter?

1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Principe Antonio de Curtis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Principe Antonio de Curtis?

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. Principe Antonio de Curtis has top notes of Grapefruit, Sage and Neroli, heart notes of Nutmeg and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Cedar and White Musk.