Fragrance comparison

1873 vs Water Reflection

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 329 ratings analysed

4 wins

1873

Histoires de Parfums

3.76320 votes

Rank #8,747 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Water Reflection

Tobali

4.009 votes

Rank #57,872 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1873 takes 4 of 4 categories.

1873
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Water Reflection
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

18734/4

Water Reflection0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1873
Sillage & projection: 1873
Value for money: 1873
Versatility: Not scored
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

Water ReflectionTobali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

22%Love

56%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1873

Sillage1873

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value33

Category winner1873Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

woody91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

green65%

white floral56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

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

LimeTangerineBergamot

Heart

GardeniaInkGreen TeaViolet

Base

EbonyMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Lime, Bergamot and Violet. 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

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex29

Women56

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#57,872

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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Tobali Water Reflection introduces itself as an icy splash of lime and bergamot, rapidly shifting into a clean gardenia and green tea heart. A sharp, metallic ink note prevents the floral elements from becoming too sweet, giving the scent a glassy, wet concrete feel. It rests on a quiet base of musk and dark ebony. Th…

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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 Water Reflection?

1873 takes 4 of 4 categories. 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes; Water Reflection is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Water Reflection for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1873 or Water Reflection?

1873 lasts longest (1873 65/100, Water Reflection 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1873 or Water Reflection?

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

Do 1873 and Water Reflection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Lime, Bergamot and Violet.

Is 1873 or Water Reflection better for summer or winter?

1873 suits daytime wear; Water Reflection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1873 and Water Reflection?

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. Water Reflection has top notes of Lime, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Ink, Green Tea and Violet, a base of Ebony and Musk.