Fragrance comparison

1873 vs Lemon Cake

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 355 ratings analysed

4 wins

1873

Histoires de Parfums

3.76320 votes

Rank #8,749 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Lemon Cake

Oakcha

3.8935 votes

Rank #35,564 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1873 takes 4 of 7 categories.

1873
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lemon Cake
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

18734/7

Lemon Cake2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1873
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: 1873
Sillage & projection: 1873
Value for money: Lemon Cake
Versatility: Lemon Cake
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1873

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1873Histoires de Parfums

Lemon CakeOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%

Category winner1873Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

320 votes

43%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1873

Sillage1873

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value80

Category winnerLemon CakeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

sweet86%

vanilla72%

powdery58%

coconut44%

aromatic30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitTangerineLimeOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyWildflowersViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

Top

LemonOrangeLimePetitgrain

Heart

BiscuitCoconutOrange BlossomAlmond

Base

VanillaMeringueCaramelMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Orange, Orange Blossom and Caramel. Durations are only published for 1873, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night12

Spring100

Summer82

Fall41

Winter29

Day100

Night20

Category winnerLemon CakeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex29

Women56

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#35,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1873Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1873 by Histoires de Parfums opens with an invigorating splash of tart grapefruit, zesty lime, and sweet tangerine that instantly wakes up your senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, a delicate heart of creamy orange blossom, clean lavender, and powdery violet emerges, softening the initial bite. The real surprise…

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Oakcha Lemon Cake opens with a bright burst of sugary lemon zest, tart lime, and juicy orange that smells like fresh lemon curd spread over warm pastry. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a bakery sweet heart of crunchy almond biscuit, grated coconut, and soft orange blossom petals. The base lingers …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1873 or Lemon Cake?

1873 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes; Lemon Cake is rated 3.89/5 from 35 votes. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lemon Cake for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1873 or Lemon Cake?

1873 lasts longest (1873 65/100, Lemon Cake 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1873 or Lemon Cake?

1873 projects furthest (1873 63/100, Lemon Cake 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1873 and Lemon Cake smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Orange, Orange Blossom and Caramel.

Is 1873 or Lemon Cake better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lemon Cake is the stronger pick. For winter, Lemon Cake is the stronger pick. 1873 suits daytime wear; Lemon Cake suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1873 and Lemon Cake?

1873 has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Wildflowers, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk. Lemon Cake has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Petitgrain, heart notes of Biscuit, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Almond, a base of Vanilla, Meringue, Caramel and Musk.