Fragrance comparison

1796 vs Secret Letter Black Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

1796

Kleio

3.805 votes

Rank #64,517 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Secret Letter Black Edition

Sergio Nero

—0 votes

Rank #79,804 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1796 takes 1 of 1 categories.

1796
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Secret Letter Black Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character.

17961/1

Secret Letter Black Edition0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Secret Letter Black EditionSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

amber91%

tobacco83%

herbal74%

fresh spicy65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

CorianderBasilGrapefruit

Heart

CardamomOrange BlossomGinger

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,804

PerfumerNot listed

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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Secret Letter Black Edition is a woody spicy fragrance that balances bright grapefruit with warm, aromatic notes. Introduced in 2024, it centers on a classic tobacco and amber base. It is a reliable choice for men who prefer a structured, masculine scent profile suitable for office settings or evening wear throughout …

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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.

Do 1796 and Secret Letter Black Edition smell similar?

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

Is 1796 or Secret Letter Black Edition better for summer or winter?

1796 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1796 and Secret Letter Black Edition?

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