Fragrance comparison

1879 vs Ocean of a Midnight Moon

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 771 ratings analysed

1879

Tru Western

4.502 votes

Rank #55,221 WoodyAromatic

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59%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Ocean of a Midnight Moon

Simone Andreoli

3.90769 votes

Rank #1,154 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean of a Midnight Moon 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.
Ocean of a Midnight Moon
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

18791/3

Ocean of a Midnight Moon2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ocean of a Midnight Moon
Sillage & projection: 1879
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ocean of a Midnight Moon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1879Tru Western

Ocean of a Midnight MoonSimone Andreoli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

3.90/ 5 · 769 votes

Have 38%Had 8%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

46%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

353 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean of a Midnight Moon

Sillage1879

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

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%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

marine48%

green30%

Scent match59%Closely related · 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

Notes

Sea waterJuniper BerriesDriftwoodFirMyrtleMintCitrusesOakLeather

No top / heart / base split published

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,154

PerfumerSimone Andreoli

Launched—

Reviews142

Category winnerOcean of a Midnight MoonHigher 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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Ocean of a Midnight Moon is a salty aromatic woody scent with a brisk, windswept feel. Sea water, juniper, mint and citrus give it a cool marine opening, then fir, driftwood, oak and a touch of leather pull it into drier, darker territory. It usually reads more mature and more masculine than fully neutral. If you like…

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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 Ocean of a Midnight Moon?

Ocean of a Midnight Moon takes 2 of 3 categories. 1879 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ocean of a Midnight Moon is rated 3.90/5 from 769 votes. Choose 1879 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ocean of a Midnight Moon for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1879 or Ocean of a Midnight Moon?

Ocean of a Midnight Moon lasts longest (Ocean of a Midnight Moon 80/100, 1879 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1879 or Ocean of a Midnight Moon?

1879 projects furthest (1879 83/100, Ocean of a Midnight Moon 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1879 and Ocean of a Midnight Moon smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Leather and Citruses.

Is 1879 or Ocean of a Midnight Moon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1879 and Ocean of a Midnight Moon?

1879 features Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir, Woody Notes, Leather and Citruses. Ocean of a Midnight Moon features Sea water, Juniper Berries, Driftwood, Fir and Myrtle.