Fragrance comparison

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus

Claus Porto

4.3719 votes

Rank #45,902 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #30,624 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 6 categories.

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus1/6

1872 Vetiver4/6

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus
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

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced CitrusClaus Porto

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

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

47%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value22

Category winnerMusgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lemon VerbenaWoody NotesLimeCorianderIncenseSpicy Notes

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

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,624

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus by Claus Porto offers an invigorating splash tailored for morning grooming and warm afternoons. Built around zesty lime and sharp lemon verbena, the scent immediately delivers a clean, green citrus punch that feels crisp and revitalising. A dusting of coriander and dry spi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 6 categories. Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus or 1872 Vetiver?

Projection is very close: Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus 65/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100 for sillage.

Do Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Coriander and Incense.

Is Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus suits daytime wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus and 1872 Vetiver?

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus features Lemon Verbena, Woody Notes, Lime, Coriander and Incense. 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.