Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Quasar Onix

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

6 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #26,702 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Onix

O Boticário

4.1690 votes

Rank #29,645 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar Onix
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

1872 Vetiver6/7

Quasar Onix1/7

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: Quasar Onix
Versatility: 1872 Vetiver
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

Quasar OnixO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

4.16/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 25%Had 60%Want 15%

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

30%Love

61%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value56

Category winnerQuasar OnixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Top

LimeKumquatBergamotArtemisiaSageJuniper

Heart

Green AppleBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumCardamomCedarFreesiaRosemary

Base

VanillaAmberLeatherSandalwoodOakmossVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Rosemary and Cardamom. 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

Spring75

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,702

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,645

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães, Fabrice Pellegrin

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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Quasar Onix by O Boticário starts with an energetic burst of zesty lime, tart kumquat, and crisp juniper berries. As it settles on the skin, warming cardamom, spicy black pepper, and crisp green apple balance out the citrus kick with solid everyday depth. The dry-down reveals a smooth blanket of sweet vanilla, dry ced…

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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 Quasar Onix?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Quasar Onix is rated 4.16/5 from 90 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Onix for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Quasar Onix?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Quasar Onix 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Quasar Onix?

Projection is very close: 1872 Vetiver 65/100, Quasar Onix 64/100 for sillage.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Quasar Onix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Rosemary and Cardamom.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Quasar Onix better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Onix is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Quasar Onix?

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. Quasar Onix has top notes of Lime, Kumquat, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Green Apple, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Leather and Sandalwood.