Fragrance comparison

1879 vs Kingsman

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

2 wins

1879

Tru Western

4.502 votes

Rank #55,221 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Kingsman

Maison Alhambra

3.93103 votes

Rank #15,310 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1879 takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

18792/3

Kingsman1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1879Tru Western

KingsmanMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

3.93/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

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

37%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity1879

Sillage1879

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value87

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fresh58%

leather44%

conifer30%

aromatic100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

herbal30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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 BerriesBlood OrangeCitrusesSicilian Lemon

Heart

SageLavenderBlack PepperGeranium

Base

CedarPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Citruses and Sage. 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

Spring94

Summer100

Fall67

Winter21

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,310

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerKingsmanHigher 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.

Reviews →

Kingsman by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a blend of juniper berries, blood orange, and Sicilian lemon. This 2022 release offers a crisp, citrus-forward opening that transitions into a heart of sage and lavender. It serves as an accessible, everyday option for men looking for a versatile, cle…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1879 or Kingsman?

1879 takes 2 of 3 categories. 1879 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Kingsman is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes. Choose 1879 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kingsman for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1879 or Kingsman?

1879 lasts longest (1879 60/100, Kingsman 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1879 or Kingsman?

1879 projects furthest (1879 83/100, Kingsman 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1879 and Kingsman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Citruses and Sage.

Is 1879 or Kingsman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1879 and Kingsman?

1879 features Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir, Woody Notes, Leather and Citruses. Kingsman has top notes of Juniper Berries, Blood Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Lavender, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver.