Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Strellson No 1

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 90 ratings analysed

5 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,367 AromaticCitrus

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68%scent match

Closely related

Strellson No 1

Strellson

4.0636 votes

Rank #23,170 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 6 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Strellson No 1
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver5/6

Strellson No 11/6

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: 1872 Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Strellson No 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Strellson No 1Strellson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

4.06/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

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

28%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

Virginia CedarBergamotCardamomNeroli

Heart

LavenderCorianderJasmineIris

Base

VetyverPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Coriander and Neroli. 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

Spring100

Summer89

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night73

Category winner1872 VetiverMost 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#30,367

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerStrellson No 1Higher 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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Strellson No 1 opens with sharp bergamot, green cardamom, and dry Virginia cedar before settling into a clean herbal core. Crisp coriander and fresh lavender build a structured middle that feels crisp and tailored. As the top notes fade, a soft base of patchouli, smoky incense, and vetiver anchors the wear with subtle…

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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 Strellson No 1?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 6 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Strellson No 1 is rated 4.06/5 from 36 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Strellson No 1 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Strellson No 1?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Strellson No 1 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Strellson No 1?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Strellson No 1 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Strellson No 1 smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Coriander and Neroli.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Strellson No 1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Strellson No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Strellson No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Strellson No 1?

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. Strellson No 1 has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vetyver, Patchouli and Incense.