Fragrance comparison

1853 Lady vs L'Ombre Fauve 8.1

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 480 ratings analysed

1853 Lady

Acqua di Genova

3.4550 votes

Rank #27,591 AmberCitrus

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46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

4.15430 votes

Rank #25,693 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 takes 6 of 7 categories.

1853 Lady
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1853 Lady1/7

L'Ombre Fauve 8.16/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Community sentiment: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Longevity: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Sillage & projection: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Value for money: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Versatility: 1853 Lady
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1853 LadyAcqua di Genova

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

4.15/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Rating 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

49%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

430 votes

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityL'Ombre Fauve 8.1

SillageL'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value41

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

Notes

AmberPatchouliMuskIncenseWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Amber, Incense and Musk. 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

Spring26

Summer15

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night–

Category winner1853 LadyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men25

Unisex61

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,591

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,693

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Higher 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 →

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 by Pierre Guillaume Paris centers on a heavy, animalic musk profile. It pairs resinous amber with patchouli to create a dense, warm layer on the skin. Ideal for cold autumn evenings, this scent skips clean, soapy trends in favor of a thick, furry texture that feels deeply personal and slightly wild.

Reviews →

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 L'Ombre Fauve 8.1?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 takes 6 of 7 categories. 1853 Lady is rated 3.45/5 from 50 votes; L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 is rated 4.15/5 from 430 votes. Choose 1853 Lady for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1853 Lady or L'Ombre Fauve 8.1?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 lasts longest (L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 73/100, 1853 Lady 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1853 Lady or L'Ombre Fauve 8.1?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 projects furthest (L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 61/100, 1853 Lady 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1853 Lady and L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Amber, Incense and Musk.

Is 1853 Lady or L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1853 Lady is the stronger pick. For winter, 1853 Lady is the stronger pick. 1853 Lady suits daytime wear; L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1853 Lady and L'Ombre Fauve 8.1?

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. L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 features Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Incense and Woodsy Notes.