Fragrance comparison

1681 vs Queen by Queen Latifah

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,758 ratings analysed

1681

Carthusia

4.16309 votes

Rank #5,501 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Queen by Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

4.071,449 votes

Rank #1,259 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Queen by Queen Latifah takes 4 of 7 categories.

1681
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Queen by Queen Latifah
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

16813/7

Queen by Queen Latifah4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1681Carthusia

Queen by Queen LatifahQueen Latifah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 1,449 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

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

39%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

1,449 votes

Category winner1681Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQueen by Queen Latifah

SillageQueen by Queen Latifah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value57

Category winnerQueen by Queen LatifahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber

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

Top15-20 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CognacCorianderJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanIncenseSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Queen by Queen Latifah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer64

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night53

Spring18

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winner1681Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex32

Women2

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#1,259

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerQueen by Queen LatifahHigher 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.

Reviews →

Queen by Queen Latifah is a warm, boozy gourmand that pairs dark golden cognac with creamy vanilla and sweet smoky incense. A quick flash of bergamot and mandarin orange opens the bottle, but the citrus burns off within twenty minutes. The scent quickly settles into a thick blend of brown sugar, dried fruits, patchoul…

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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, 1681 or Queen by Queen Latifah?

Queen by Queen Latifah takes 4 of 7 categories. 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes; Queen by Queen Latifah is rated 4.07/5 from 1,449 votes. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Queen by Queen Latifah for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1681 or Queen by Queen Latifah?

Queen by Queen Latifah lasts longest (Queen by Queen Latifah 70/100, 1681 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1681 or Queen by Queen Latifah?

Queen by Queen Latifah projects furthest (Queen by Queen Latifah 63/100, 1681 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1681 and Queen by Queen Latifah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is 1681 or Queen by Queen Latifah better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1681 is the stronger pick. For winter, Queen by Queen Latifah is the stronger pick. 1681 suits daytime wear; Queen by Queen Latifah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1681 and Queen by Queen Latifah?

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. Queen by Queen Latifah has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cognac, Coriander, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Incense.