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Liquid Aria vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 57 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Liquid Aria

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • 1872 Vetiver

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

Liquid Aria1/4
1872 Vetiver3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection
1872 Vetiver
Value for money
Liquid Aria
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1872 Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Liquid AriaLydeen
1872 VetiverClive Christian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
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
0%Love
0%Like
67%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · 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
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate42
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value22
Category winnerLiquid AriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
soft spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperCardamomPapyrus
Heart
VetiverNutmegMagnoliaSandal
Base
CedarAmberMuskMoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Vetiver, Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#73,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,512

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liquid Aria is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into dry, textured notes of papyrus, cardamom, and pink pepper. Upon hitting the skin, it offers a sharp, herbal opening before softening into a vetiver and cedar heart. It suits those seeking a minimalist, modern scent profile for cooler office days or transitional au…

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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, Liquid Aria or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories. Liquid Aria is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Liquid Aria for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liquid Aria or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Liquid Aria 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liquid Aria or 1872 Vetiver?

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

Do Liquid Aria and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Vetiver, Cedar and Amber.

Is Liquid Aria or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Liquid Aria suits evening wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liquid Aria and 1872 Vetiver?

Liquid Aria has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Papyrus, heart notes of Vetiver, Nutmeg, Magnolia and Sandal, a base of Cedar, Amber, Musk and Moss. 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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