Fragrance comparison

1879 vs L'Haleine des Dieux

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

1879

Tru Western

4.502 votes

Rank #55,221 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

L'Haleine des Dieux

Serge Lutens

4.00163 votes

Rank #9,074 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Haleine des Dieux 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.
L'Haleine des Dieux
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

18791/3

L'Haleine des Dieux2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Haleine des Dieux
Sillage & projection: 1879
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Haleine des Dieux

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1879Tru Western

L'Haleine des DieuxSerge Lutens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

4.00/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

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

50%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityL'Haleine des Dieux

Sillage1879

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fresh58%

leather44%

conifer30%

amber100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

woody77%

leather69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and leather

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

Notes

AmberSageLeatherLabdanumVanillaBalsam FirMuskCashmeran

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Leather 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

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerL'Haleine des DieuxHigher 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 →

L'Haleine des Dieux is a complex unisex fragrance from Serge Lutens that balances spicy, aromatic sage with a smooth, resinous amber base. It projects a sophisticated, powdery texture on the skin that feels intimate and cozy. Perfect for cooler weather, this scent offers an edgy, modern take on traditional amber compo…

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 L'Haleine des Dieux?

L'Haleine des Dieux takes 2 of 3 categories. 1879 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; L'Haleine des Dieux is rated 4.00/5 from 163 votes. Choose 1879 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose L'Haleine des Dieux for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1879 or L'Haleine des Dieux?

L'Haleine des Dieux lasts longest (L'Haleine des Dieux 70/100, 1879 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1879 or L'Haleine des Dieux?

1879 projects furthest (1879 83/100, L'Haleine des Dieux 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1879 and L'Haleine des Dieux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Leather and Sage.

Is 1879 or L'Haleine des Dieux better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1879 and L'Haleine des Dieux?

1879 features Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir, Woody Notes, Leather and Citruses. L'Haleine des Dieux features Amber, Sage, Leather, Labdanum and Vanilla.