Black vs 1872 Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.
BlackChoose it for a leather and lavender character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black3/7
1872 Vetiver4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Black
- Versatility
- Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BlackSuperdry1872 VetiverClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.90/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%
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 hate4%Love
48%Like
20%Ok
24%Dislike
4%Hate
25 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 winnerBlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
lavender92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
animalic69%
smoky61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity NotesLime
Heart
LavenderNutmegCorianderThymeJasmine
Base
LeatherSandalwoodIncenseResinsoak moss
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesLime, Lavender, Coriander and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night88
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Category winnerBlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,750
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#30,443
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack by Superdry is an aromatic Oriental fragrance that balances sharp lime against a leathery, resinous base. Launched in 2011, it is designed for the modern man who prefers a subtle, clean presence at the office. This scent avoids overpowering projections, settling into an intimate, professional skin aroma that sui…
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, Black or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. Black is rated 2.90/5 from 62 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Black for a leather and lavender character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Black or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Black 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lavender, Coriander and Jasmine.
Is Black or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Black is the stronger pick. Black suits daytime wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black and 1872 Vetiver?
Black has top notes of Fruity Notes and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Thyme, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Incense and Resins. 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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