Fragrance comparison

1879 vs Your DNA

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1879

Tru Western

4.502 votes

Rank #55,221 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Your DNA

Sir Parfumer DNA 2030

4.001 votes

Rank #61,939 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

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

18791/2

Your DNA1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1879Tru Western

Your DNASir Parfumer DNA 2030

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

4.00/ 5 · 1 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageYour DNA

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%

woody100%

fresh90%

amber80%

citrus70%

white floral60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fresh 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

Woody NotesAmber

Heart

JasmineSaffronCitruses

Base

Balsam FirCedar

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Woody Notes 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1879Higher 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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Your DNA reads as a bright woody amber with a clean, modern shape. The opening looks built around dry woods and amber, then softens with saffron, jasmine and a citrus lift before settling into fir and cedar. If you like fresh-leaning woody scents with some warmth underneath, this looks like an easy unisex style to sam…

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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 Your DNA?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. 1879 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Your DNA is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1879 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Your DNA for a woody and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which projects more, 1879 or Your DNA?

Your DNA projects furthest (Your DNA 88/100, 1879 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1879 and Your DNA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Woody Notes and Citruses.

Is 1879 or Your DNA better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1879 and Your DNA?

1879 features Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir, Woody Notes, Leather and Citruses. Your DNA has top notes of Woody Notes and Amber, heart notes of Jasmine, Saffron and Citruses, a base of Balsam Fir and Cedar.