Fragrance comparison

Collithereum vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

4 wins

Collithereum

Seven Gates

3.5819 votes

Rank #25,037 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,463 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Collithereum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Collithereum
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Collithereum4/5

1872 Vetiver1/5

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Collithereum
Sillage & projection: Collithereum
Value for money: Collithereum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Collithereum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CollithereumSeven Gates

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 81%

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

47%Love

11%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

21%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCollithereum

SillageCollithereum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value22

Category winnerCollithereumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCypressSeaweed

Heart

IncenseBlack PepperMyrrh

Base

VetiverCedarAmberPatchouliCypriol Oil

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Incense, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,037

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,463

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCollithereumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Collithereum is a marine woody perfume that juxtaposes salty seaweed with resinous incense. Jérôme di Marino pairs cold grapefruit and wet cypress at the top before dropping into a dark, smoky heart of myrrh. It fits someone looking for a coastal scent that swaps sunny tropical vibes for moody, rain-soaked northern cl…

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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, Collithereum or 1872 Vetiver?

Collithereum takes 4 of 5 categories. Collithereum is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Collithereum for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Collithereum or 1872 Vetiver?

Collithereum lasts longest (Collithereum 84/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Collithereum or 1872 Vetiver?

Collithereum projects furthest (Collithereum 75/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Collithereum and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Incense, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Collithereum or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Collithereum suits day or night wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Collithereum and 1872 Vetiver?

Collithereum has top notes of Grapefruit, Cypress and Seaweed, heart notes of Incense, Black Pepper and Myrrh, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. 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.