1872 Vetiver vs Xplore
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XploreChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
1872 Vetiver2/4
Xplore2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- Xplore
- Value for money
- Xplore
- 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 ChristianXploreWomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
30%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Vetiver
SillageXplore
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerXploreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match40%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
Top
MintKumquatPink PepperLavenderSage
Heart
FreesiaNutmegCorianderJuniperJasminePineappleCardamom
Base
CoumarinVanillaTeak WoodLeather
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Sage and Lavender. 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
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,512
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,944
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1872 VetiverHigher 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 →Xplore by Womo is an aromatic fougere that leans into a crisp blend of mint and kumquat before settling into a warm, woody base. It captures the spirit of a spontaneous outdoor day, grounding its sharp, citrusy top notes with a smooth, reliable foundation of teak wood and vanilla. This scent is an excellent companion …
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 Xplore?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Xplore is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xplore for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Xplore?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Xplore 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Xplore?
Projection is very close: Xplore 67/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100 for sillage.
Do 1872 Vetiver and Xplore smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Sage and Lavender.
Is 1872 Vetiver or Xplore better for summer or winter?
1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Xplore suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Xplore?
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. Xplore has top notes of Mint, Kumquat, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Freesia, Nutmeg, Coriander and Juniper, a base of Coumarin, Vanilla, Teak Wood and Leather.
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