Fragrance comparison

1796 vs Ovation

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

1796

Kleio

3.805 votes

Rank #64,517 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Ovation

Alexandria Fragrances

4.3228 votes

Rank #28,043 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ovation takes 3 of 4 categories.

1796
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ovation
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

17961/4

Ovation3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1796Kleio

OvationAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

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

54%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevity1796

SillageOvation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value77

Category winnerOvationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match89%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderGrapefruitBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerOrange Blossom

Base

CedarAmberTobacco

Top

GrapefruitBasilCoriander

Heart

CardamomGinger

Base

AmberCedarTobacco

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

Spring72

Summer39

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night94

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#28,043

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOvationHigher 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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Ovation opens with a bright hit of grapefruit, basil, and coriander, then settles into cardamom, ginger, cedar, amber, and tobacco. It smells aromatic first, then warmer and woodier as it dries down. This reads masculine and spicy without feeling overly heavy. It may suit someone who likes fresh spice up top but still…

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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 Ovation?

Ovation takes 3 of 4 categories. 1796 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Ovation is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes. Choose 1796 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ovation for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1796 or Ovation?

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

Which projects more, 1796 or Ovation?

Ovation projects furthest (Ovation 69/100, 1796 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1796 and Ovation smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Grapefruit, Basil and Cardamom.

Is 1796 or Ovation better for summer or winter?

1796 suits evening wear; Ovation suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1796 and Ovation?

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