Fragrance comparison

Coriolan vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 580 ratings analysed

Coriolan

Guerlain

4.32526 votes

Rank #1,513 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,326 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 8 categories.

Coriolan
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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.

Coriolan3/8

1872 Vetiver5/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoriolanGuerlain

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 526 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

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

44%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

526 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value22

Category winnerCoriolanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SageLemonPetitgrainBergamotNeroli

Heart2 to 3 hours

FennelCorianderNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVetiverLeatherPatchouliBenzoin

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

Spring90

Summer60

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Category winnerCoriolanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,513

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews72

Overall rank#30,326

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoriolanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coriolan by Guerlain delivers a crisp, dry take on the traditional woody chypre style. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter bergamot, tart lemon, herbal sage, and snappy petitgrain, setting an aromatic and herbal tone from the initial spray. As the citrus freshness recedes, warm coriander, fennel, and nutmeg …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Coriolan or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 8 categories. Coriolan is rated 4.32/5 from 526 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Coriolan for a aromatic and citrus 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, Coriolan or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Coriolan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coriolan or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Coriolan 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coriolan and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Sage, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is Coriolan or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Coriolan and 1872 Vetiver?

Coriolan has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Fennel, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather 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.