Fragrance comparison

1853 Lady vs Amour Sans Espoir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

1853 Lady

Acqua di Genova

3.4550 votes

Rank #27,984 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Amour Sans Espoir

Manzana Paris

4.577 votes

Rank #21,901 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amour Sans Espoir takes 4 of 4 categories.

1853 Lady
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Amour Sans Espoir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

1853 Lady0/4

Amour Sans Espoir4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1853 LadyAcqua di Genova

Amour Sans EspoirManzana Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmour Sans Espoir

SillageAmour Sans Espoir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value83

Category winnerAmour Sans EspoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

musky83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

woody56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin OrangePepper

Heart

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

Base

IncenseMuskOakmossMyrrh

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Pepper

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Amour Sans Espoir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,984

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#21,901

PerfumerMarc Antoine

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAmour Sans EspoirHigher 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 →

Amour Sans Espoir by Manzana Paris delivers a sharp, invigorating lift of sunny bergamot over a buzzing black pepper core. Launched in 2015 by perfumer Marc Antoine, this French unisex blend strips away heavy clutter in favor of clean, brisk lines. The base settles into soft white musk and earthy patchouli that clings…

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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 Amour Sans Espoir?

Amour Sans Espoir takes 4 of 4 categories. 1853 Lady is rated 3.45/5 from 50 votes; Amour Sans Espoir is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose 1853 Lady for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Amour Sans Espoir for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, 1853 Lady or Amour Sans Espoir?

Amour Sans Espoir lasts longest (Amour Sans Espoir 76/100, 1853 Lady 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1853 Lady or Amour Sans Espoir?

Amour Sans Espoir projects furthest (Amour Sans Espoir 75/100, 1853 Lady 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1853 Lady and Amour Sans Espoir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Patchouli and Musk.

Is 1853 Lady or Amour Sans Espoir better for summer or winter?

1853 Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1853 Lady and Amour Sans Espoir?

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. Amour Sans Espoir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, a base of Musk and Patchouli.