Fragrance comparison

1869 Eau de Cologne vs AMG Red Thrill

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

4 wins

1869 Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa

3.85115 votes

Rank #13,024 OzonicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

AMG Red Thrill

Mercedes-Benz

3.7330 votes

Rank #21,871 IrisWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1869 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

1869 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a ozonic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
AMG Red Thrill
Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

1869 Eau de Cologne4/7

AMG Red Thrill3/7

Ratings & consensus: 1869 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: 1869 Eau de Cologne
Longevity: AMG Red Thrill
Sillage & projection: AMG Red Thrill
Value for money: 1869 Eau de Cologne
Versatility: AMG Red Thrill
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1869 Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1869 Eau de CologneAcca Kappa

AMG Red ThrillMercedes-Benz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 39%

3.73/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winner1869 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

115 votes

40%Love

20%Like

17%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winner1869 Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAMG Red Thrill

SillageAMG Red Thrill

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value48

Category winner1869 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

aquatic69%

animalic61%

iris100%

warm spicy88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

violet53%

aromatic42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumCardamom

Heart

Violet LeafLeatherIris

Base

AmbergrisVanilla

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Iris

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerAMG Red ThrillMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men74

Unisex16

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#21,871

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winner1869 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1869 Eau de Cologne by Acca Kappa is a Woody fragrance for men. 1869 Eau de Cologne was launched in 2005. Top notes are Geranium and Cardamom; middle notes are Violet Leaf, Leather and Iris; base notes are Ambergris and Vanilla.

Reviews →

AMG Red Thrill by Mercedes-Benz focuses on a focused three-note structure of green cardamom, powdery iris, and warm vanilla. The opening hits with sharp, aromatic cardamom spice that feels punchy and slightly resinous. Within fifteen minutes, the heart pushes forward a smooth, cosmetic iris that softens the peppery ed…

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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, 1869 Eau de Cologne or AMG Red Thrill?

1869 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. 1869 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.85/5 from 115 votes; AMG Red Thrill is rated 3.73/5 from 30 votes. Choose 1869 Eau de Cologne for a ozonic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose AMG Red Thrill for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1869 Eau de Cologne or AMG Red Thrill?

AMG Red Thrill lasts longest (AMG Red Thrill 69/100, 1869 Eau de Cologne 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1869 Eau de Cologne or AMG Red Thrill?

AMG Red Thrill projects furthest (AMG Red Thrill 57/100, 1869 Eau de Cologne 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1869 Eau de Cologne and AMG Red Thrill smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris and Vanilla.

Is 1869 Eau de Cologne or AMG Red Thrill better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1869 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, AMG Red Thrill is the stronger pick. AMG Red Thrill suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1869 Eau de Cologne and AMG Red Thrill?

1869 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Leather and Iris, a base of Ambergris and Vanilla. AMG Red Thrill has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vanilla.