Fragrance comparison

Summer 1872 vs Version Black

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #51,062 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Version Black

Ulric de Varens

3.9537 votes

Rank #18,062 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Version Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Version Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Summer 18722/5

Version Black3/5

Ratings & consensus: Version Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Version Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Version Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Version BlackUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

3.95/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

Category winnerVersion BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

19%Love

65%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value93

Category winnerVersion BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangePineappleNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderFreesiaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWoody NotesTonka BeanPalisander Rosewood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pineapple, Nutmeg and Freesia. Durations are only published for Version Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

Casual 47%Work 32%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,062

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVersion BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

Reviews →

Do not let the dark name fool you. Version Black by Ulric de Varens is not a heavy, brooding night scent. Instead, it bursts open with a bright blast of mandarin orange, tart pineapple, and fresh cardamom. The initial alcohol lift settles quickly on skin, revealing a clean heart of French lavender, delicate violet, an…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Summer 1872 or Version Black?

Version Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes; Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Version Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Summer 1872 or Version Black?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Version Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer 1872 or Version Black?

Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, Version Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer 1872 and Version Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pineapple, Nutmeg and Freesia.

Is Summer 1872 or Version Black better for summer or winter?

Summer 1872 suits daytime wear; Version Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer 1872 and Version Black?

Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum. Version Black has top notes of Citruses, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Freesia and Violet, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Palisander Rosewood.