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Solution No.7 vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 92 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Solution No.7

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • 1872 Vetiver

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Solution No.73/7
1872 Vetiver4/7
Ratings & consensus
1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment
1872 Vetiver
Longevity
1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection
1872 Vetiver
Value for money
Solution No.7
Versatility
Solution No.7
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Solution No.7

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Solution No.7Off-White™
1872 VetiverClive Christian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%
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
21%Love
46%Like
21%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate

28 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
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value22
Category winnerSolution No.7Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
earthy77%
mossy69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CorianderAmbretteBitter OrangeCardamom
Heart
MarigoldWoodsy NotesGentianaBalsam Fir
Base
MossMuskVetiverAmbroxanSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamom, Marigold and Moss. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer77
Fall77
Winter38
Day100
Night64
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Category winnerSolution No.7Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men35
Unisex54
Women12
Men73
Unisex27
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,286

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,512

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSolution No.7Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Solution No.7 by Off-White™ is a modern unisex woody-aromatic scent from 2024. It centers on an energetic opening of coriander and bitter orange that settles into a balanced heart of marigold and balsam fir. This fragrance offers a crisp, clean profile suited for everyday wear during the warmer months, providing a rel…

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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, Solution No.7 or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. Solution No.7 is rated 3.78/5 from 38 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Solution No.7 for a woody 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, Solution No.7 or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Solution No.7 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Solution No.7 or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Solution No.7 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Solution No.7 and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamom, Marigold and Moss.

Is Solution No.7 or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Solution No.7 is the stronger pick. For winter, Solution No.7 is the stronger pick. Solution No.7 suits daytime wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Solution No.7 and 1872 Vetiver?

Solution No.7 has top notes of Coriander, Ambrette, Bitter Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Marigold, Woodsy Notes, Gentiana and Balsam Fir, a base of Moss, Musk, Vetiver and Ambroxan. 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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