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1900 vs La Raison Pure

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

Updated 80 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1900 takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • 1900

    Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • La Raison Pure

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

19002/3
La Raison Pure1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
La Raison Pure
Sillage & projection
1900
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1900

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1900Place des Lices
La Raison PureL'Antichambre
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 28%Had 9%Want 62%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
41%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

74 votes

50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage36
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage31
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityLa Raison Pure

Sillage1900

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
iris100%
powdery92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic91%
herbal83%
warm spicy74%
amber65%
smoky56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
SagePepperIncenseNutmegCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSage, Incense, Pepper and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for La Raison Pure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer55
Fall82
Winter73
Day100
Night42
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night41
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex53
Women44

Not enough votes yet

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 8%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#32,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner1900Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1900 by Place des Lices presents a quiet iris centered around a clean, powdery texture. Crisp pepper and ground nutmeg spark the opening, before settling into a warm bed of sage, dry vetiver, and cold incense. It wears close to the skin, offering a soothing and delicate comfort ideal for casual spring days.

Reviews →

La Raison Pure by L'Antichambre is a refreshingly dry, contemplative woody aromatic fragrance that trades heavy sweetness for crisp herbal clarity. Right from the first spray, a lively snap of garden sage and cracked black pepper clears the air, creating a clean sensation like rubbing fresh culinary herbs between your…

Reviews →
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, 1900 or La Raison Pure?

1900 takes 2 of 3 categories. 1900 is rated 3.96/5 from 74 votes; La Raison Pure is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose 1900 for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Raison Pure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1900 or La Raison Pure?

La Raison Pure lasts longest (La Raison Pure 60/100, 1900 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1900 or La Raison Pure?

1900 projects furthest (1900 36/100, La Raison Pure 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1900 and La Raison Pure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sage, Incense, Pepper and Nutmeg.

Is 1900 or La Raison Pure better for summer or winter?

1900 suits daytime wear; La Raison Pure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1900 and La Raison Pure?

1900 features Iris, Sage, Incense, Pepper and Sandalwood. La Raison Pure features Sage, Pepper, Incense, Nutmeg and Cedar.

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