1869 Eau de Parfum vs Cedre Blanc
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1869 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.
1869 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Cedre BlancChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1869 Eau de Parfum6/7
Cedre Blanc1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1869 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- 1869 Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- 1869 Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- 1869 Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- 1869 Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Cedre Blanc
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1869 Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1869 Eau de ParfumAcca KappaCedre BlancCreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 138 votes
Have 50%Had 19%Want 31%
3.83/ 5 · 258 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
48%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
94 votes
28%Love
45%Like
9%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
258 votes
Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1869 Eau de Parfum
Sillage1869 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1869 Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
ozonic61%
aromatic100%
woody88%
fresh spicy77%
green65%
citrus53%
white floral42%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomGeranium
Heart
Violet LeavesIrisLeatherBay Leaf
Base
VetiverVanillaAmberIncenseLabdanum
Top15-30 mins
BergamotBay LeafGalbanumCardamom
Heart2-3 hrs
GeraniumLilyJasmine
Base5-6 hrs
CedarVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Geranium, Bay Leaf and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Cedre Blanc, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter55
Day–
Night–
Spring95
Summer100
Fall34
Winter15
Day100
Night20
Category winnerCedre BlancMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,061
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews28
Overall rank#34,610
PerfumerJulien Rasquinet
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1869 Eau de Parfum by Acca Kappa is a Leather fragrance for men. Top notes are Cardamom and Geranium; middle notes are Violet Leaves, Iris, Leather and Bay Leaf; base notes are Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber, Incense and Labdanum.
Reviews →Cedre Blanc by Creed opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot and bitter green galbanum, instantly evoking clean forest air after morning rain. Fresh herbal bay leaf and a pinch of cardamom soon join in, cutting through any heavy woodiness and keeping the scent bright and breezy. In the center, soft geranium and cl…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1869 Eau de Parfum or Cedre Blanc?
1869 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. 1869 Eau de Parfum is rated 3.89/5 from 138 votes; Cedre Blanc is rated 3.83/5 from 258 votes. Choose 1869 Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Cedre Blanc for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1869 Eau de Parfum or Cedre Blanc?
1869 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (1869 Eau de Parfum 69/100, Cedre Blanc 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1869 Eau de Parfum or Cedre Blanc?
1869 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (1869 Eau de Parfum 55/100, Cedre Blanc 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1869 Eau de Parfum and Cedre Blanc smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium, Bay Leaf and Vetiver.
Is 1869 Eau de Parfum or Cedre Blanc better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cedre Blanc is the stronger pick. For winter, 1869 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Cedre Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1869 Eau de Parfum and Cedre Blanc?
1869 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Cardamom and Geranium, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Iris, Leather and Bay Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber and Incense. Cedre Blanc has top notes of Bergamot, Bay Leaf, Galbanum and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood.
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