The Trophy Elixir vs 1872 Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
The Trophy ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Trophy Elixir4/7
1872 Vetiver3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- The Trophy Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- The Trophy Elixir
- Value for money
- The Trophy Elixir
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Trophy Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Trophy ElixirIn The Box1872 VetiverClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%
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 hate62%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
29 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
LongevityThe Trophy Elixir
SillageThe Trophy Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Trophy ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
IncensePatchouli
Base
Vanilla BeanTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Incense and Patchouli. Durations are only published for 1872 Vetiver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer4
Fall93
Winter100
Day32
Night100
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#26,088
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#30,327
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Trophy Elixir by In The Box blends an aromatic opening of lavender and black pepper with a deep, resinous heart of incense and patchouli. Resting on a base of creamy vanilla and tonka bean, this unisex scent provides a cozy, sweet experience. It is ideal for cool-weather evenings when you want a rich, lingering pr…
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, The Trophy Elixir or 1872 Vetiver?
The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Trophy Elixir or 1872 Vetiver?
The Trophy Elixir lasts longest (The Trophy Elixir 82/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Trophy Elixir or 1872 Vetiver?
The Trophy Elixir projects furthest (The Trophy Elixir 77/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Trophy Elixir and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Incense and Patchouli.
Is The Trophy Elixir or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, The Trophy Elixir is the stronger pick. The Trophy Elixir suits evening wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Trophy Elixir and 1872 Vetiver?
The Trophy Elixir has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla Bean and Tonka Bean. 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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