1872 Vetiver vs Valparaiso
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 8 categories.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ValparaisoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver5/8
Valparaiso3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Valparaiso
- Versatility
- Valparaiso
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 1872 Vetiver
- Fragranxe ranking
- Valparaiso
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 VetiverClive ChristianValparaisoLe Couvent Maison de ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
4.01/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%
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
31%Love
49%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
156 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 winnerValparaisoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
woody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
amber70%
fresh spicy60%
earthy50%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
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
Notes
VetiverCardamomMyrrhOlibanumCedarNutmegPatchouliPetitgrainRock rose
No top / heart / base split published
Category winner1872 VetiverLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Spring62
Summer27
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night89
Category winnerValparaisoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,532
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#14,360
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerValparaisoHigher 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 →Valparaiso by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a dry, resinous woody perfume built around crisp spice and aromatic earth. It opens with bitter petitgrain, cool cardamom, and grated nutmeg, giving an immediate burst of fresh spicy energy. As the initial sharpness settles, a resinous core of olibanum and warm myrrh emerge…
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 Valparaiso?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 8 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Valparaiso is rated 4.01/5 from 156 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valparaiso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Valparaiso?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Valparaiso 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Valparaiso?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Valparaiso 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Valparaiso smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Cardamom, Vetiver and Patchouli.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Valparaiso better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Valparaiso is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Valparaiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Valparaiso?
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. Valparaiso features Vetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar.
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