Fragrance comparison

1796 vs Laos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

1796

Kleio

3.805 votes

Rank #64,517 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Laos

Thera Cosméticos

3.8329 votes

Rank #30,595 AmberTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laos takes 3 of 4 categories.

1796
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Laos
Choose it for a amber and tobacco character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

17961/4

Laos3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1796
Sillage & projection: Laos
Value for money: Laos
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Laos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1796Kleio

LaosThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

3.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 60%Had 26%Want 14%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

31%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity1796

SillageLaos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLaosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

amber100%

tobacco92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderGrapefruitBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerOrange Blossom

Base

CedarAmberTobacco

Top

GrapefruitCorianderBasil

Heart

GingerCardamomOrange Blossom

Base

TobaccoAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Grapefruit, Basil and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring53

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,595

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLaosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1796 by Kleio offers a structured aromatic profile for men, balancing sharp citrus with earthy spice. Coriander and grapefruit define a clean, professional opening, while a grounding base of tobacco and cedarwood provides steady warmth. It functions as a versatile, everyday choice for office settings or evening wear, …

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Grapefruit, crushed basil, and coriander seed open Laos with a bright herbal zest that cuts through crisp evening air. Within fifteen minutes, the top notes soften into a warm spice core where ginger, cardamom, and orange blossom build a smooth middle phase. As the scent settles onto skin over the next two hours, rich…

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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, 1796 or Laos?

Laos takes 3 of 4 categories. 1796 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Laos is rated 3.83/5 from 29 votes. Choose 1796 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Laos for a amber and tobacco character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1796 or Laos?

1796 lasts longest (1796 80/100, Laos 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1796 or Laos?

Laos projects furthest (Laos 53/100, 1796 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1796 and Laos smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Grapefruit, Basil and Cardamom.

Is 1796 or Laos better for summer or winter?

1796 suits evening wear; Laos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1796 and Laos?

1796 has top notes of Coriander, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Tobacco. Laos has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom and Orange Blossom, a base of Tobacco, Amber and Cedar.