Fragrance comparison

Timeless vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 321 ratings analysed

Timeless

Clive Christian

4.38267 votes

Rank #27,256 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #26,702 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 8 categories.

Timeless
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Timeless3/8

1872 Vetiver5/8

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: Timeless
Sillage & projection: Timeless
Value for money: 1872 Vetiver
Versatility: Timeless
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Vetiver
Fragranxe ranking: 1872 Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TimelessClive Christian

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

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

63%Love

22%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

267 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTimeless

SillageTimeless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value22

Category winner1872 VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LimeBitter OrangeGinger

Heart3 to 5 hours

MintLavenderCorianderNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

VetiverMuskAmberLeather

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar

Category winner1872 VetiverLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall58

Winter23

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Category winnerTimelessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,256

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,702

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Timeless by Clive Christian delivers an invigorating twist on the traditional cologne structure, built with a rich 25 percent oil concentration. The opening hits with sharp lime, tart bitter orange, and the zesty bite of fresh ginger. As the bright citrus settles, an aromatic heart of cool mint, clean lavender, herbal…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Timeless or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver takes 5 of 8 categories. Timeless is rated 4.38/5 from 267 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Timeless for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Timeless or 1872 Vetiver?

They last about the same: Timeless 77/100, 1872 Vetiver 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Timeless or 1872 Vetiver?

Projection is very close: Timeless 66/100, 1872 Vetiver 65/100 for sillage.

Do Timeless and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lavender, Coriander and Vetiver.

Is Timeless or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Timeless is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. Timeless suits daytime wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Timeless and 1872 Vetiver?

Timeless has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Mint, Lavender, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Leather. 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.