Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,624 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #52,239 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver4/5

Summer 18721/5

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

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

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

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Petitgrain. 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

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,624

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,239

PerfumerHany Hafez

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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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 Summer 1872?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Summer 1872?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Summer 1872 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Summer 1872?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Summer 1872 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Petitgrain.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Summer 1872?

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. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.