Fragrance comparison

1869 Eau de Parfum vs Gemini

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

4 wins

1869 Eau de Parfum

Acca Kappa

3.89138 votes

Rank #8,409 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Gemini

Demeter Fragrance

3.4212 votes

Rank #56,339 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1869 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

1869 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Gemini
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1869 Eau de Parfum4/5

Gemini1/5

Ratings & consensus: 1869 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1869 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: 1869 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Gemini
Versatility: Not scored
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 Kappa

GeminiDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 50%Had 19%Want 31%

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

48%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

8%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

Longevity1869 Eau de Parfum

Sillage1869 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGeminiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

ozonic61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

floral80%

earthy70%

warm spicy60%

fresh50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGeranium

Heart

Violet LeavesIrisLeatherBay Leaf

Base

VetiverVanillaAmberIncenseLabdanum

Notes

VetiverCyclamenCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Gemini, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 44%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#56,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1869 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 →

Gemini by Demeter Fragrance centers on a bright trio of cardamom, cyclamen, and vetiver. The opening spray releases an immediate flash of perfumer alcohol that quickly clears into cool, peppery green spice. Fresh cyclamen steps forward next, offering a watery, dewy floral texture that keeps the composition crisp rathe…

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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 Parfum or Gemini?

1869 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. 1869 Eau de Parfum is rated 3.89/5 from 138 votes; Gemini is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose 1869 Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Gemini for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1869 Eau de Parfum or Gemini?

1869 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (1869 Eau de Parfum 69/100, Gemini 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1869 Eau de Parfum or Gemini?

1869 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (1869 Eau de Parfum 55/100, Gemini 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1869 Eau de Parfum and Gemini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is 1869 Eau de Parfum or Gemini better for summer or winter?

Gemini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1869 Eau de Parfum and Gemini?

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. Gemini features Vetiver, Cyclamen and Cardamom.