Fragrance comparison

1899 Hemingway vs Instance Lima Rosa

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,638 ratings analysed

5 wins

1899 Hemingway

Histoires de Parfums

4.302,622 votes

Rank #605 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Instance Lima Rosa

Eudora

4.2516 votes

Rank #48,423 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1899 Hemingway takes 5 of 6 categories.

1899 Hemingway
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Instance Lima Rosa
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1899 Hemingway5/6

Instance Lima Rosa1/6

Ratings & consensus: 1899 Hemingway
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1899 Hemingway
Sillage & projection: 1899 Hemingway
Value for money: Instance Lima Rosa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1899 Hemingway
Fragranxe ranking: 1899 Hemingway

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1899 HemingwayHistoires de Parfums

Instance Lima RosaEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 2,622 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winner1899 HemingwayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

2,622 votes

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity1899 Hemingway

Sillage1899 Hemingway

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value79

Category winnerInstance Lima RosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

cinnamon69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

citrus86%

white floral72%

sweet58%

aldehydic44%

powdery30%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

JuniperBlack PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonIrisOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Champagne RoséNectarinePomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJuniper

Base3-5 hrs

Lemon PieOrange PeelVetiver

Category winner1899 HemingwayLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer82

Fall18

Winter18

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex48

Women6

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 27%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#605

PerfumerGerald Ghislain

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#48,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1899 HemingwayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Histoires de Parfums 1899 Hemingway delivers a smooth blend of aromatic juniper, sweet culinary cinnamon, and powdery iris over a bed of warm vanilla. The scent opens with an invigorating burst of crushed black pepper and bright bergamot that quickly feels like an artisanal gin cocktail garnished with citrus peel. As …

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Instance Lima Rosa by Eudora delivers an instant burst of chilled, fizzy cheer. It sparkles immediately. Chilled Champagne Rosé and bittersweet pomelo splash onto skin alongside ripe nectarine slices. The citrus bite feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, creamy orange blossom rounds out the fruit punch, eventually settl…

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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, 1899 Hemingway or Instance Lima Rosa?

1899 Hemingway takes 5 of 6 categories. 1899 Hemingway is rated 4.30/5 from 2,622 votes; Instance Lima Rosa is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose 1899 Hemingway for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Instance Lima Rosa for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1899 Hemingway or Instance Lima Rosa?

1899 Hemingway lasts longest (1899 Hemingway 67/100, Instance Lima Rosa 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1899 Hemingway or Instance Lima Rosa?

1899 Hemingway projects furthest (1899 Hemingway 59/100, Instance Lima Rosa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1899 Hemingway and Instance Lima Rosa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Juniper, Orange Blossom and Vetiver.

Is 1899 Hemingway or Instance Lima Rosa better for summer or winter?

1899 Hemingway suits daytime wear; Instance Lima Rosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1899 Hemingway and Instance Lima Rosa?

1899 Hemingway has top notes of Juniper, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Vetiver. Instance Lima Rosa has top notes of Champagne Rosé, Nectarine and Pomelo, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Juniper, a base of Lemon Pie, Orange Peel and Vetiver.