Belle vs 1872 Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.
BelleChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Belle2/7
1872 Vetiver5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Belle
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Belle
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BelleTocca1872 VetiverClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 163 votes
Have 49%Had 10%Want 40%
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 hate24%Love
40%Like
26%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
163 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
Category winners
Longevity1872 Vetiver
Sillage1872 Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBelleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral88%
musky77%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy53%
green42%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PetitgrainBergamot
Heart
Freesia
Base
Musk
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Freesia and Musk. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall16
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,609
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews26
Overall rank#30,327
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBelleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTocca Belle opens with a crisp splash of bergamot and leafy petitgrain, giving off a clean, soapy vibe that mimics high-end laundry powder. On skin, it quickly softens as green freesia blooms, shifting the scent from a sharp citrus start to a delicate, powdery floral. The base settles into a quiet, warm musk that stay…
Reviews →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…
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, Belle or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. Belle is rated 3.79/5 from 163 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Belle for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. 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, Belle or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Belle 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Belle or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Belle 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Belle and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Freesia and Musk.
Is Belle or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?
For summer, Belle is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Belle and 1872 Vetiver?
Belle has top notes of Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Musk. 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.
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