1872 Vetiver vs Supernova
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SupernovaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver5/7
Supernova2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Supernova
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Supernova
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive ChristianSupernovaRoadsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
3.61/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%
Category winner1872 VetiverRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
30%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
29%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
58 votes
Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Vetiver
Sillage1872 Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSupernovaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
warm spicy48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
Top
GrapefruitLimeJuniper BerriesBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
CardamomGingerCognac
Base
CedarAmberOakmoss
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 seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Spring92
Summer100
Fall25
Winter8
Day100
Night7
Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,327
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,110
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1872 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…
Reviews →Supernova by Roads opens with a sharp, bracing burst of grapefruit and lime, immediately grounding itself in a woody, aromatic structure. It functions as a crisp citrus-forward choice for warm spring days, offering a clean and energetic profile for those who appreciate uncomplicated, dry citrus compositions. The addit…
Reviews →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 Supernova?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Supernova is rated 3.61/5 from 85 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Supernova for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Supernova?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Supernova 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Supernova?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Supernova 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Supernova smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Petitgrain.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Supernova better for summer or winter?
For summer, Supernova is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Supernova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Supernova?
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. Supernova has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Cognac, a base of Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss.
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