Fragrance comparison

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 965 ratings analysed

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver

Guerlain

3.98911 votes

Rank #2,978 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #29,379 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver2/8

1872 Vetiver6/8

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver
Versatility: 1872 Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Vetiver
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia VetiverGuerlain

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 911 votes

Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

Category winner1872 VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

911 votes

63%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value22

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Fig LeafBergamotPetitgrain

Heart2 to 4 hours

NeroliFigRose

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverCedarTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar

Category winner1872 VetiverLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall32

Winter12

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex59

Women33

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,978

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#29,379

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver by Guerlain brings a lush, sunlight-drenched profile built around bright citrus and deep woody depth. The scent opens with bitter green fig leaf, sparkling bergamot, and crisp petitgrain. That sharp green opening quickly relaxes into a heart of floral neroli, creamy fig fruit, and …

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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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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, Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories. Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver is rated 3.98/5 from 911 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver suits daytime wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver and 1872 Vetiver?

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver has top notes of Fig Leaf, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Neroli, Fig and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Tonka Bean. 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.