Fragrance comparison

1853 Lady vs Naeem

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

1853 Lady

Acqua di Genova

3.4550 votes

Rank #27,070 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Naeem

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.41111 votes

Rank #8,907 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Naeem takes 6 of 7 categories.

1853 Lady
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Naeem
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1853 Lady1/7

Naeem6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1853 LadyAcqua di Genova

NaeemAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

3.41/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerNaeemRating 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

36%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

Category winner1853 LadyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNaeem

SillageNaeem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNaeemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

patchouli88%

musky77%

warm spicy65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin OrangePepper

Heart

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

Base

IncenseMuskOakmossMyrrh

Notes

PatchouliMuskSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Sandalwood 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall73

Winter54

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNaeemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men39

Unisex61

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,070

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerNaeemHigher 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 →

Naeem is a green, musky, woody scent that many people experience as very soapy at first, think mossy, pine-leaning, old-school cleanliness. Give it time and warmth on skin, because the opening can read like strong hand soap or even toilet-cleaner pine to some, then it often settles into a richer green chypre or fouger…

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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 Naeem?

Naeem takes 6 of 7 categories. 1853 Lady is rated 3.45/5 from 50 votes; Naeem is rated 3.41/5 from 111 votes. Choose 1853 Lady for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Naeem for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1853 Lady or Naeem?

Naeem lasts longest (Naeem 80/100, 1853 Lady 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1853 Lady or Naeem?

Naeem projects furthest (Naeem 71/100, 1853 Lady 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1853 Lady and Naeem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is 1853 Lady or Naeem better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1853 Lady and Naeem?

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. Naeem features Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.