Fragrance comparison

1796 vs Mikul

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

1796

Kleio

3.805 votes

Rank #64,517 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

Mikul

GUY FOX

3.9520 votes

Rank #40,988 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

1796
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mikul
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

17962/4

Mikul2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1796Kleio

MikulGUY FOX

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

3.95/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 9%Want 41%

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

30%Love

40%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity1796

Sillage1796

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value64

Category winnerMikulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

white floral70%

tobacco60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match83%Very similar · 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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBasilCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomGingerCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

TobaccoAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Grapefruit, Basil and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Mikul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring100

Summer85

Fall31

Winter31

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men46

Unisex54

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMikulHigher 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, …

Reviews →

Mikul by GUY FOX gives you an effortless blast of fresh laundry confidence right out of the shower. The opening snaps alive with tart grapefruit, peppery basil, and cracked coriander seed. It wakes up your senses without punching you in the nose. Give it ten minutes. Soft orange blossom and grated ginger soon step for…

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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 Mikul?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1796 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Mikul is rated 3.95/5 from 20 votes. Choose 1796 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mikul for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1796 or Mikul?

1796 lasts longest (1796 80/100, Mikul 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1796 or Mikul?

1796 projects furthest (1796 50/100, Mikul 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1796 and Mikul smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Grapefruit, Basil and Cardamom.

Is 1796 or Mikul better for summer or winter?

1796 suits evening wear; Mikul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1796 and Mikul?

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