Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir vs 1872 Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Odyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir4/7
1872 Vetiver3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Value for money
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Odyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirArmaf1872 VetiverClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 355 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
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 hate69%Love
22%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
311 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
Category winners
LongevityOdyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
SillageOdyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MandarinOrangeLavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
CaramelTonka BeanPatchouliIncense
Base
VanillaVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Patchouli and Incense. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer55
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#961
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews53
Overall rank#30,463
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOdyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir opens with a bright burst of sweet citrus that immediately grabs your attention. The juicy mandarin and fresh orange sparkle against a sharp background of lavender and black pepper. As the liquid warms on your skin, it shifts from a zesty splash into a heavy, dark gourmand. The heart brings…
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, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or 1872 Vetiver?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is rated 4.38/5 from 355 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or 1872 Vetiver?
They last about the same: Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 76/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or 1872 Vetiver?
Projection is very close: Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 67/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100 for sillage.
Do Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Patchouli and Incense.
Is Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?
For summer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and 1872 Vetiver?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir has top notes of Mandarin, Orange, Lavender and Cardamom, heart notes of Caramel, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Incense, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. 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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