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His Curve vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 55 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • His Curve

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • 1872 Vetiver

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

His Curve2/5
1872 Vetiver3/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
His Curve
Sillage & projection
1872 Vetiver
Value for money
His Curve
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
His CurveThe Dua Brand
1872 VetiverClive Christian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%
4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · 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
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityHis Curve

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value22
Category winnerHis CurveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

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
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men73
Unisex27
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,474

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

His Curve by The Dua Brand delivers an aromatic green profile inspired by classic nineties barbershop compositions. The scent opens with a burst of tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, zesty lemon, and herbal juniper berries, softened quickly by floral neroli. As the opening settles, an invigorating green core of cactus, …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, His Curve or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories. His Curve is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose His Curve for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, His Curve or 1872 Vetiver?

His Curve lasts longest (His Curve 80/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, His Curve or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, His Curve 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do His Curve and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Lavender and Cardamom.

Is His Curve or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

His Curve suits daytime wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in His Curve and 1872 Vetiver?

His Curve features Juniper Berries, Sandalwood, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot. 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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