Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar vs 1872 Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 8 categories.
Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu CesarChoose it for a musky and green character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar3/8
1872 Vetiver5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu CesarEx Nihilo1872 VetiverClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 259 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
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 hate36%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
259 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 winnerCuir Celeste Par Mathieu CesarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
green92%
woody84%
floral77%
ozonic69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Violet LeafGalbanumBlack PepperSage
Heart2-4 hrs
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)TeaOsmanthusJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherAkigalawoodWhite MuskPatchouliCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
Category winnerCuir Celeste Par Mathieu CesarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day100
Night61
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#13,150
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#30,443
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCuir Celeste Par Mathieu CesarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar by Ex Nihilo reimagines traditional leather by stripping away heavy smoke in favor of luminous air, soft suede, and clean greenery. Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch alongside French photographer Mathieu Cesar, the scent opens with crisp violet leaf, bitter galbanum, and cracked black pe…
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, Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 8 categories. Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar is rated 3.85/5 from 259 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar for a musky and green character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Sage, Jasmine and Patchouli.
Is Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar is the stronger pick. Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar suits daytime wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar and 1872 Vetiver?
Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar has top notes of Violet Leaf, Galbanum, Black Pepper and Sage, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Tea, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Akigalawood, White Musk 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.
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