Fragrance comparison

1879 vs Perry Ellis Red

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

2 wins

1879

Tru Western

4.502 votes

Rank #55,221 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Perry Ellis Red

Perry Ellis

3.9165 votes

Rank #15,584 AromaticWoody

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.
Perry Ellis Red
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

18792/3

Perry Ellis Red1/3

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: Perry Ellis Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1879Tru Western

Perry Ellis RedPerry Ellis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

3.91/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

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

23%Love

57%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity1879

Sillage1879

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

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%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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 BerriesCitruses

Heart

Red AppleAmberLeatherSichuan Pepper

Base

SandalwoodSageOakmoss

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Leather, 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

Spring100

Summer76

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men89

Unisex6

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPerry Ellis RedHigher 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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Perry Ellis Red opens with sharp juniper berries and bright citruses before settling into crisp red apple, crackling Sichuan pepper, and warm amber. The base leaves a subtle trail of dry oakmoss, sage, and smooth sandalwood on skin. Built for casual spring mornings and gym sessions, it offers a clean, masculine scent …

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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 Perry Ellis Red?

1879 takes 2 of 3 categories. 1879 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Perry Ellis Red is rated 3.91/5 from 65 votes. Choose 1879 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Perry Ellis Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1879 or Perry Ellis Red?

They last about the same: 1879 60/100, Perry Ellis Red 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1879 or Perry Ellis Red?

1879 projects furthest (1879 83/100, Perry Ellis Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1879 and Perry Ellis Red smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Leather, Citruses and Sage.

Is 1879 or Perry Ellis Red better for summer or winter?

1879 suits day or night wear; Perry Ellis Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1879 and Perry Ellis Red?

1879 features Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir, Woody Notes, Leather and Citruses. Perry Ellis Red has top notes of Juniper Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Red Apple, Amber, Leather and Sichuan Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Sage and Oakmoss.