BergamotOpens with
SageHeart
VetiverDries down to
Beverley BayneThe nose · 17 fragrances · also made C for Women (2010)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Clive Christian · Sold as unisex
1872 Vetiver
The crisp air of an English garden in early autumn, where the scent of freshly cut grass mingles with woody earth and hints of spice.
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1872 VetiverLuxury · $250+
50%Similar accords, often for lessAcqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Cipresso di Toscana · Acqua di ParmaPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 17 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Clive Christian, a brand that reinterprets the legacy of its Victorian roots, 1872 Vetiver is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Created by perfumer Beverley Bayne, it opens with bright citrus notes like bergamot and grapefruit, which give way to green and herbal accords such as galbanum and rosemary. The heart of the fragrance features florals like jasmine and freesia, adding a touch of warmth and freshness before settling into a base of vetiver, moss, and musk that reads as earthy and smoky.
One or two sprays is sufficient to capture the full essence of this fragrance. The citrus notes are bright but fleeting, while the vetiver base develops slowly over time. This makes it ideal for daytime wear where its warm, earthy undertones can shine through without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — 1872 Vetiver, Clive Christian
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Beverley Bayne
Beverley Bayne is a Senior Perfumer at CPL Aromas in the UK, who entered the fragrance industry by accident after taking a laboratory job and beginning perfumer training a year later.
Designer Clive Christian
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Adds amber, powdery and vanilla; shares bergamot and amber and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 61%, disliked or hated by 4%.