1873 vs Lime Sands
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1873 takes 8 of 8 categories.
1873Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lime SandsChoose it for a citrus and salty character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
18738/8
Lime Sands0/8
- Ratings & consensus
- 1873
- Community sentiment
- 1873
- Longevity
- 1873
- Sillage & projection
- 1873
- Value for money
- 1873
- Versatility
- 1873
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 1873
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1873
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1873Histoires de ParfumsLime SandsSkylarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 320 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.42/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%
Category winner1873Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
320 votes
22%Love
25%Like
29%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
175 votes
Category winner1873Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1873
Sillage1873
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1873Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet83%
white floral65%
fresh spicy48%
fresh30%
citrus100%
salty92%
marine84%
white floral77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CitrusesGrapefruitTangerineLimeOrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyWildflowersViolet
Base6-8+ hrs
CaramelVanillaMusk
Top15-30 mins
LimeSea SaltVerbena
Heart1-2 hrs
Coconut WaterLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom
Base3-4 hrs
DriftwoodMuskVanilla
Category winner1873Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day100
Night12
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day100
Night13
Category winner1873Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,749
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews43
Overall rank#15,331
PerfumerDoug Falcone
Launched—
Reviews49
Category winner1873Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1873 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…
Reviews →Lime Sands by Skylar delivers an instant splash of tart green lime, bright verbena, and coarse sea salt that smells like sitting oceanfront with a chilled cocktail. As the sharp citrus settles, smooth coconut water and subtle orange blossom soften the edges, keeping the scent breezy rather than sugary. The base dries …
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, 1873 or Lime Sands?
1873 takes 8 of 8 categories. 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes; Lime Sands is rated 3.42/5 from 175 votes. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lime Sands for a citrus and salty character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1873 or Lime Sands?
1873 lasts longest (1873 65/100, Lime Sands 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1873 or Lime Sands?
1873 projects furthest (1873 63/100, Lime Sands 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1873 and Lime Sands smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vanilla.
Is 1873 or Lime Sands better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1873 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1873 is the stronger pick. 1873 suits daytime wear; Lime Sands suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1873 and Lime Sands?
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. Lime Sands has top notes of Lime, Sea Salt and Verbena, heart notes of Coconut Water, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Vanilla.
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