Fragrance comparison

1879 vs Black

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

1879

Tru Western

4.502 votes

Rank #55,221 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Black

Lanoe

3.4518 votes

Rank #23,425 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

1879
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

18791/3

Black2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black
Sillage & projection: 1879
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1879Tru Western

BlackLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

3.45/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityBlack

Sillage1879

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fresh58%

leather44%

conifer30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

woody48%

earthy30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Juniper BerriesBalsam FirWoody NotesLeatherCitrusesSage

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Juniper BerriesCitruses

Heart

ClovesPepperCumin

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Leather and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,425

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1879 by Tru Western opens with a bright burst of crisp citrus and resinous juniper berry before settling into herbal sage and piney balsam fir. As the top notes fade, a dry weathered leather base takes over on skin. It feels built for crisp autumn mornings, outdoor ranch work, and casual weekend wear in denim.

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Black by Lanoe opens with a crisp hit of juniper berries and citrus, then moves into a spiced heart of clove, pepper, and cumin. The dry-down turns woodier and darker, with vetiver, cedar, patchouli, and leather giving it an earthy, aromatic feel. It reads as a sharp, spicy woody scent with a unisex profile. If you en…

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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, 1879 or Black?

Black takes 2 of 3 categories. 1879 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Black is rated 3.45/5 from 18 votes. Choose 1879 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Black for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1879 or Black?

Black lasts longest (Black 72/100, 1879 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1879 or Black?

1879 projects furthest (1879 83/100, Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1879 and Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Leather and Citruses.

Is 1879 or Black better for summer or winter?

1879 suits day or night wear; Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1879 and Black?

1879 features Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir, Woody Notes, Leather and Citruses. Black has top notes of Juniper Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Cloves, Pepper and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Leather.