Fragrance comparison

Reins of the Steed vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

Reins of the Steed

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #78,000 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #29,600 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories.

Reins of the Steed
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity.
1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Reins of the Steed1/5

1872 Vetiver4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reins of the Steed
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: 1872 Vetiver
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

Reins of the SteedThe Dua Brand

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

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

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityReins of the Steed

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value22

Category winner1872 VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cherry BlossomBlack CurrantYlang-YlangRed BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliBergamotTuberoseCardamomAgarwoodVanillaBenzoin

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

No season votes yet

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#78,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,600

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reins of the Steed by The Dua Brand is an intricate Extrait de Parfum that merges crisp fruit, rich flowers, and deep forest woods. The scent introduces itself with a sharp flash of lime, bergamot, crisp apple, and tart black currant. As the initial brightness settles, a complex core of rose, jasmine, tuberose, and ch…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Reins of the Steed or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories. Reins of the Steed is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Reins of the Steed for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reins of the Steed or 1872 Vetiver?

Reins of the Steed lasts longest (Reins of the Steed 80/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reins of the Steed or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Reins of the Steed 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reins of the Steed and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Reins of the Steed or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reins of the Steed and 1872 Vetiver?

Reins of the Steed features Cherry Blossom, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Red Berries and Sandalwood. 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.