Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Oud vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau d'Oud

Ajmal

4.1852 votes

Rank #8,302 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,512 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau d'Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau d'Oud
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau d'Oud5/7

1872 Vetiver2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau d'OudAjmal

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%

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

74%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

34 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityEau d'Oud

SillageEau d'Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value22

Category winnerEau d'OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

green53%

oud42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusBergamotMint

Heart

NeroliGingerPetitgrainRoseNutmeg

Base

OudMuskAmberTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain and Musk. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night78

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Category winnerEau d'OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex32

Women20

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#30,512

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau d'OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Eau d'Oud opens bright and breezy, citrus and bergamot with a cool mint lift, then turns cleaner and more “cologne-like” as neroli and petitgrain take over. The base is musky, lightly sweetened by amber and tonka, with oud that can read subtle on some skin, but a little animalic on others. It suits warm weather …

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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, Eau d'Oud or 1872 Vetiver?

Eau d'Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau d'Oud is rated 4.18/5 from 52 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Eau d'Oud for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau d'Oud or 1872 Vetiver?

They last about the same: Eau d'Oud 77/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Oud or 1872 Vetiver?

Eau d'Oud projects furthest (Eau d'Oud 71/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Oud and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain and Musk.

Is Eau d'Oud or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau d'Oud and 1872 Vetiver?

Eau d'Oud has top notes of Citrus, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Neroli, Ginger, Petitgrain and Rose, a base of Oud, Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean. 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.