Fragrance comparison

1681 vs Épine de Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 329 ratings analysed

5 wins

1681

Carthusia

4.16309 votes

Rank #6,087 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Épine de Rose

Mizensir

3.3520 votes

Rank #50,170 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1681 takes 5 of 5 categories.

1681
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Épine de Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

16815/5

Épine de Rose0/5

Ratings & consensus: 1681
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1681
Sillage & projection: 1681
Value for money: 1681
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1681

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1681Carthusia

Épine de RoseMizensir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winner1681Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

309 votes

25%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

30%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

Longevity1681

Sillage1681

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value31

Category winner1681Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

rose100%

citrus91%

soft spicy83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

floral56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderRed ThymeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisBlack PepperLavenderPetitgrainNeroli

Base

SandalwoodIncenseCedarAmberVanillaMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeGingerAgarwood (Oud)

Heart

Bulgarian RosePink PepperBlack Pepper

Base

CedarIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Incense and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer64

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer80

Fall70

Winter20

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex32

Women2

Men38

Unisex31

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#50,170

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner1681Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carthusia 1681 opens with crisp bergamot and dry rosemary before settling into an earthy heart of iris, black pepper, and lavender. Base notes of cedar, sandalwood, and incense anchor the herbal sharpness on skin. It suits autumn rain, quiet office wear, and crisp wool sweaters.

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Épine de Rose by Mizensir delivers a crisp, spicy twist on fresh garden roses. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, sharp fresh ginger, and a faint hint of dry agarwood. As it settles on skin, dewy Bulgarian rose petals mix with the prickle of pink pepper and cracked black pepper. The base grounds the floral freshness…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1681 or Épine de Rose?

1681 takes 5 of 5 categories. 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes; Épine de Rose is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Épine de Rose for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1681 or Épine de Rose?

1681 lasts longest (1681 66/100, Épine de Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1681 or Épine de Rose?

1681 projects furthest (1681 53/100, Épine de Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1681 and Épine de Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Incense and Cedar.

Is 1681 or Épine de Rose better for summer or winter?

1681 suits daytime wear; Épine de Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1681 and Épine de Rose?

1681 has top notes of Coriander, Red Thyme, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper, Lavender and Petitgrain, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Cedar and Amber. Épine de Rose has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar and Incense.