Chrome vs 1872 Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 6 categories.
ChromeChoose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chrome1/6
1872 Vetiver5/6
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Chrome
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 1872 Vetiver
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1872 Vetiver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChromeYardley1872 VetiverClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 62%Had 13%Want 24%
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 hate17%Love
67%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
63%Love
30%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerChromeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
herbal69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AppleBergamotWatery NotesGalbanum
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderCorianderRose
Base4-6 hrs
MuskAmberMoss
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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
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#53,718
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,327
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1872 VetiverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYardley Chrome opens with an immediate blast of tart green apple, zesty bergamot, and a cool wash of watery notes that feels like splashing cold water on your face after a close morning shave. As the crisp mist settles down, clean French lavender and cracked coriander seed take center stage, giving the fragrance a tra…
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, Chrome or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 6 categories. Chrome is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Chrome for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chrome or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Chrome 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chrome or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Chrome 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chrome and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Lavender and Coriander.
Is Chrome or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?
Chrome suits daytime wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chrome and 1872 Vetiver?
Chrome has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Galbanum, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss. 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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