1872 Vetiver vs The Trophy Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Trophy ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
1872 Vetiver3/7
The Trophy Elixir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- The Trophy Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- The Trophy Elixir
- Value for money
- The Trophy Elixir
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Trophy Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive ChristianThe Trophy ElixirIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%
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
62%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Trophy Elixir
SillageThe Trophy Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Trophy ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
vanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic
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
LavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
IncensePatchouli
Base
Vanilla BeanTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Patchouli and Incense. 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
Spring57
Summer4
Fall93
Winter100
Day32
Night100
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#26,088
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirHigher 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 →The Trophy Elixir by In The Box blends an aromatic opening of lavender and black pepper with a deep, resinous heart of incense and patchouli. Resting on a base of creamy vanilla and tonka bean, this unisex scent provides a cozy, sweet experience. It is ideal for cool-weather evenings when you want a rich, lingering pr…
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 The Trophy Elixir?
The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or The Trophy Elixir?
The Trophy Elixir lasts longest (The Trophy Elixir 82/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or The Trophy Elixir?
The Trophy Elixir projects furthest (The Trophy Elixir 77/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and The Trophy Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Patchouli and Incense.
Is 1872 Vetiver or The Trophy Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, The Trophy Elixir is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; The Trophy Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and The Trophy Elixir?
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. The Trophy Elixir has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla Bean and Tonka Bean.
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