Fragrance comparison

1828 vs La Raison Pure

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,393 ratings analysed

3 wins

1828

Histoires de Parfums

4.131,387 votes

Rank #1,478 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

La Raison Pure

L'Antichambre

4.506 votes

Rank #32,805 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1828 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1828
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Raison Pure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

18283/4

La Raison Pure1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1828
Sillage & projection: 1828
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): La Raison Pure
Fragranxe ranking: 1828

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1828Histoires de Parfums

La Raison PureL'Antichambre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,387 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,387 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity1828

Sillage1828

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

camphor30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

herbal83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusCitrusesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegPepper

Base5-7 hrs

Pine TreeCedarIncenseVetiver

Notes

SagePepperIncenseNutmegCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerLa Raison PureLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night37

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex25

Women2

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#32,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner1828Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1828 by Histoires de Parfums kicks off with an invigorating snap of cool eucalyptus, bright grapefruit, and sweet tangerine that feels like crisp coastal mountain air. As the citrus peel sparkle softens, warm grated nutmeg and black pepper step in to give the clean opening an earthy, aromatic backbone. The base settle…

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La Raison Pure by L'Antichambre is a refreshingly dry, contemplative woody aromatic fragrance that trades heavy sweetness for crisp herbal clarity. Right from the first spray, a lively snap of garden sage and cracked black pepper clears the air, creating a clean sensation like rubbing fresh culinary herbs between your…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1828 or La Raison Pure?

1828 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1828 is rated 4.13/5 from 1,387 votes; La Raison Pure is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose 1828 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Raison Pure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1828 or La Raison Pure?

1828 lasts longest (1828 68/100, La Raison Pure 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1828 or La Raison Pure?

1828 projects furthest (1828 56/100, La Raison Pure 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1828 and La Raison Pure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Cedar and Incense.

Is 1828 or La Raison Pure better for summer or winter?

1828 suits daytime wear; La Raison Pure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1828 and La Raison Pure?

1828 has top notes of Eucalyptus, Citruses, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Pine Tree, Cedar, Incense and Vetiver. La Raison Pure features Sage, Pepper, Incense, Nutmeg and Cedar.