Stylessence vs 1872 Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.
StylessenceChoose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Stylessence3/7
1872 Vetiver4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- Stylessence
- Value for money
- Stylessence
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Stylessence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
StylessenceJil Sander1872 VetiverClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 386 votes
Have 52%Had 48%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 hate34%Love
57%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
386 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
SillageStylessence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStylessenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
woody77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomFreesiaOrange LeafPetitgrain
Heart
VioletJasmineOrange BlossomNeroli
Base
Hinoki WoodAmberMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Freesia, Petitgrain and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer0
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#4,778
PerfumerBernard Ellena
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#30,512
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerStylessenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJil Sander Stylessence is a smooth, woody-floral perfume that balances sweet orange blossom with cool, powdery violet and aromatic cardamom. Released in 2007 as an evening counterpart to the original Style, it opens with crisp petitgrain and orange leaf before settling into a warm base of hinoki wood, golden amber, an…
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, Stylessence or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. Stylessence is rated 4.15/5 from 386 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Stylessence for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Stylessence or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Stylessence 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Stylessence or 1872 Vetiver?
Stylessence projects furthest (Stylessence 69/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Stylessence and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Freesia, Petitgrain and Jasmine.
Is Stylessence or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Stylessence is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Stylessence and 1872 Vetiver?
Stylessence has top notes of Cardamom, Freesia, Orange Leaf and Petitgrain, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Neroli, a base of Hinoki Wood, Amber and Musk. 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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