Strellson No 1 vs 1872 Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 6 categories.
Strellson No 1Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on 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.
Strellson No 11/6
1872 Vetiver5/6
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Strellson No 1
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Strellson No 1Strellson1872 VetiverClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
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 hate28%Love
61%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
36 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 winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
earthy77%
citrus65%
warm spicy53%
fresh spicy42%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Virginia CedarBergamotCardamomNeroli
Heart
LavenderCorianderJasmineIris
Base
VetyverPatchouliIncense
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Bergamot, 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
Summer89
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night73
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#23,138
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#30,308
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerStrellson No 1Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStrellson No 1 opens with sharp bergamot, green cardamom, and dry Virginia cedar before settling into a clean herbal core. Crisp coriander and fresh lavender build a structured middle that feels crisp and tailored. As the top notes fade, a soft base of patchouli, smoky incense, and vetiver anchors the wear with subtle…
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, Strellson No 1 or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 6 categories. Strellson No 1 is rated 4.06/5 from 36 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Strellson No 1 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on 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, Strellson No 1 or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Strellson No 1 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Strellson No 1 or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Strellson No 1 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Strellson No 1 and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Neroli.
Is Strellson No 1 or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?
For summer, Strellson No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Strellson No 1 is the stronger pick. Strellson No 1 suits daytime wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Strellson No 1 and 1872 Vetiver?
Strellson No 1 has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vetyver, Patchouli 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.
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