MS Blue vs 1872 Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories.
MS BlueChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MS Blue1/5
1872 Vetiver4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- MS Blue
- 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
MS BlueParfums Marco Serussi1872 VetiverClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%
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 hate60%Love
0%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 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
Category winners
Longevity1872 Vetiver
Sillage1872 Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMS BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitCardamomPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderJasmineNutmegIncense
Base4 to 6 hours
AmbroxanAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver
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 seasonSpring50
Summer25
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,832
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#29,813
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1872 VetiverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMS Blue by Parfums Marco Serussi offers an aromatic fougere experience centered on crisp fruits, aromatic herbs, and warm resins. It opens with an energetic splash of grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange, spiced by cardamom and zesty pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals clean lavender combined w…
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, MS Blue or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories. MS Blue is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose MS Blue for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, MS Blue or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, MS Blue 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MS Blue or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, MS Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MS Blue and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Lavender and Jasmine.
Is MS Blue or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?
MS Blue suits evening wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MS Blue and 1872 Vetiver?
MS Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Ambroxan, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. 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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