Opening Night vs 1872 Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.
Opening NightChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opening Night3/7
1872 Vetiver4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Opening Night
- Versatility
- Opening Night
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opening Night
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Opening NightNette1872 VetiverClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.23/ 5 · 87 votes
Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%
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 hate20%Love
34%Like
32%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
82 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
Longevity1872 Vetiver
Sillage1872 Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpening NightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
white floral60%
green50%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGrapefruitCardamom
Heart
NeroliVerbenaRosemary
Base
VetiverAmberVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Neroli. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall45
Winter38
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Category winnerOpening NightMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,858
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#30,327
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOpening NightHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpening Night opens with bitter bergamot, grapefruit peel, cardamom, then settles into a green neroli and herb core with rosemary, verbena, and a soft woody amber base. It reads airy, crisp, and slightly vintage rather than sugary. It suits shoppers who like neroli with a sharper, herbal edge. Reviews suggest the dryd…
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, Opening Night or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. Opening Night is rated 3.23/5 from 87 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Opening Night for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Opening Night or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Opening Night 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opening Night or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Opening Night 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opening Night and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Neroli.
Is Opening Night or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opening Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Opening Night is the stronger pick. Opening Night suits daytime wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opening Night and 1872 Vetiver?
Opening Night has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Neroli, Verbena and Rosemary, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Vanilla. 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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