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Laughter vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 81 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Laughter

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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.

Laughter1/7
1872 Vetiver6/7
Ratings & consensus
1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment
1872 Vetiver
Longevity
1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection
1872 Vetiver
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
1872 Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration)
1872 Vetiver
Fragranxe ranking
Laughter

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LaughterSpace NK
1872 VetiverClive Christian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 26%Had 28%Want 47%
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
30%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate

27 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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value22
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LimeGrapefruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Juniper BerriesCorianderRosemaryLemon VerbenaAngelicaWatercress
Base5-7 hrs
GingerPatchouliMuskAmber
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
Spring75
Summer100
Fall33
Winter25
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men73
Unisex27
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,668

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#30,512

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLaughterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Space NK Laughter greets you like an ice cold gin and tonic poured on a humid patio, splashing bright lime peel, tart pink grapefruit, and crisp bergamot across your skin. Created by master perfumer Christopher Sheldrake in 1999, this citrus aromatic blend trades sugary mall sweetness for savory garden realism. As the…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Laughter or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 7 categories. Laughter is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Laughter for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Laughter or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Laughter 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laughter or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Laughter 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laughter and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Coriander.

Is Laughter or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Laughter and 1872 Vetiver?

Laughter has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Coriander, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, a base of Ginger, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. 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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