Fragrance comparison

19-68 vs pardon my french (2023)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

19-68

Gritti

3.84107 votes

Rank #17,709 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

pardon my french (2023)

MAYME?

2.8010 votes

Rank #67,547 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

pardon my french (2023) takes 3 of 5 categories.

19-68
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
pardon my french (2023)
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19-682/5

pardon my french (2023)3/5

Ratings & consensus: 19-68
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: pardon my french (2023)
Sillage & projection: pardon my french (2023)
Value for money: pardon my french (2023)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 19-68

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

19-68Gritti

pardon my french (2023)MAYME?

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

2.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%

Category winner19-68Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

10%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

Longevitypardon my french (2023)

Sillagepardon my french (2023)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value44

Category winnerpardon my french (2023)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

floral44%

woody30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Calabrian bergamotTangerineGrapefruitPink PepperCassis

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderVetiverPatchouliMagnoliaRose

Base3 to 5 hours

AmbergrisMuskTonka Bean

Notes

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotMagnoliaVetiverLimeMint

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 19-68, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall97

Winter70

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,709

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#67,547

PerfumerMaria Molchanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner19-68Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

19-68 by Gritti is a fresh citrus and aromatic fragrance built around crisp fruits and traditional barbershop woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, and tangy tangerine, sharpened by pink pepper and tart cassis. As the initial brightness settles, a clean core of lavender and vetiv…

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pardon my french (2023) by MAYME? is a bright citrus aromatic cologne built around grapefruit, tangerine, bergamot, lime, mint, magnolia and vetiver. It reads fresh, green and zesty first, with a clean aromatic lift rather than heavy sweetness. The small amount of wear data points to spring, summer and daytime use. Sa…

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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, 19-68 or pardon my french (2023)?

pardon my french (2023) takes 3 of 5 categories. 19-68 is rated 3.84/5 from 107 votes; pardon my french (2023) is rated 2.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose 19-68 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose pardon my french (2023) for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 19-68 or pardon my french (2023)?

pardon my french (2023) lasts longest (pardon my french (2023) 70/100, 19-68 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 19-68 or pardon my french (2023)?

pardon my french (2023) projects furthest (pardon my french (2023) 63/100, 19-68 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 19-68 and pardon my french (2023) smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Vetiver.

Is 19-68 or pardon my french (2023) better for summer or winter?

19-68 suits daytime wear; pardon my french (2023) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 19-68 and pardon my french (2023)?

19-68 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Patchouli and Magnolia, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean. pardon my french (2023) features Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot, Magnolia and Vetiver.