Fragrance comparison

1796 vs PerCeption

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

1796

Kleio

3.805 votes

Rank #64,517 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

PerCeption

Atelier d'Artistes By Alexandre.J

3.333 votes

Rank #71,006 AromaticViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1796 takes 2 of 4 categories.

1796
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
PerCeption
Choose it for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

17962/4

PerCeption1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1796Kleio

PerCeptionAtelier d'Artistes By Alexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePerCeption

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value13

Category winner1796Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

violet90%

powdery80%

amber70%

soft spicy60%

woody50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and soft 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

LabdanumTarragonBasilGrapefruit

Heart

CorianderCardamom

Base

VioletLeatherTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,006

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel, Emna Doghri

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1796Higher 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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PerCeption opens with a green blast of basil, tarragon, and tart grapefruit anchored by dark resinous labdanum. As the herbal top settles, aromatic cardamom and coriander meet powdery violet leaf and dense tobacco. The base grounds the composition in heavy leather, smoky agarwood, and earthy vetiver. Built for crisp a…

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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 PerCeption?

1796 takes 2 of 4 categories. 1796 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; PerCeption is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1796 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose PerCeption for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1796 or PerCeption?

They last about the same: 1796 80/100, PerCeption 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1796 or PerCeption?

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

Do 1796 and PerCeption smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Grapefruit, Basil and Cardamom.

Is 1796 or PerCeption better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1796 and PerCeption?

1796 has top notes of Coriander, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Tobacco. PerCeption has top notes of Labdanum, Tarragon, Basil and Grapefruit, heart notes of Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Violet, Leather, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud).