Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Silver Caviar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

5 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,443 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Silver Caviar

Paris Elysees

4.0934 votes

Rank #27,970 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 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.
Silver Caviar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

1872 Vetiver5/8

Silver Caviar3/8

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: Silver Caviar
Versatility: Silver Caviar
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Vetiver
Fragranxe ranking: Silver Caviar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Silver CaviarParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

4.09/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

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

26%Love

56%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSilver CaviarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderNutmegChinese Cedar

Base3 to 4 hours

IncenseMossExotic Woods

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

Summer83

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerSilver CaviarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men74

Unisex15

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,443

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSilver CaviarHigher 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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Silver Caviar by Paris Elysees opens with a sharp flash of lemon and orange that cuts through the air like clean laundry or citrus soap. Within minutes, the zesty top yields to a dry, aromatic core of lavender, nutmeg, and Chinese cedar. The heart bridges crisp freshness with warm spices and shaved cedar. In the base,…

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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 Silver Caviar?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 8 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Silver Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 34 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silver Caviar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Silver Caviar?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Silver Caviar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Silver Caviar?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Silver Caviar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Silver Caviar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Moss and Incense.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Silver Caviar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Silver Caviar is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Caviar is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Silver Caviar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Silver Caviar?

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. Silver Caviar has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Chinese Cedar, a base of Incense, Moss and Exotic Woods.