Fragrance comparison

1853 Lady vs Alf Zahra

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

1853 Lady

Acqua di Genova

3.4550 votes

Rank #27,070 AmberCitrus

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60%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Alf Zahra

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.90109 votes

Rank #12,450 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alf Zahra takes 7 of 7 categories.

1853 Lady
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Alf Zahra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1853 Lady0/7

Alf Zahra7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1853 LadyAcqua di Genova

Alf ZahraAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

3.90/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

Category winnerAlf ZahraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

34%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerAlf ZahraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAlf Zahra

SillageAlf Zahra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value83

Category winnerAlf ZahraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

floral83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin OrangePepper

Heart

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

Base

IncenseMuskOakmossMyrrh

Notes

Floral NotesMyrrhIncenseSandalwoodAmberMuskPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Amber, Sandalwood and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring55

Summer45

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night41

Category winnerAlf ZahraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men5

Unisex40

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,070

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerAlf ZahraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1853 Lady by Acqua di Genova is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. 1853 Lady was launched in 1853. The nose behind this fragrance is Stefano Frecceri. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper; middle notes are Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood; base notes are Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.

Reviews →

Alf Zahra is a bold floral incense style scent that can open very soapy and a little sharp, then soften into clean florals with a faint citrus lift. As it settles, you may get a greener chypre-like feel with lavender and rose, or a richer myrrh and amber glow over woods. It is often described as strong, powdery, and l…

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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, 1853 Lady or Alf Zahra?

Alf Zahra takes 7 of 7 categories. 1853 Lady is rated 3.45/5 from 50 votes; Alf Zahra is rated 3.90/5 from 109 votes. Choose 1853 Lady for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Alf Zahra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1853 Lady or Alf Zahra?

Alf Zahra lasts longest (Alf Zahra 77/100, 1853 Lady 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1853 Lady or Alf Zahra?

Alf Zahra projects furthest (Alf Zahra 69/100, 1853 Lady 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1853 Lady and Alf Zahra smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is 1853 Lady or Alf Zahra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alf Zahra is the stronger pick. For winter, 1853 Lady is the stronger pick. 1853 Lady suits daytime wear; Alf Zahra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1853 Lady and Alf Zahra?

1853 Lady has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh. Alf Zahra features Floral Notes, Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber.