Fragrance comparison

1903 vs Akkad

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,746 ratings analysed

1903

J. Peterman

4.3735 votes

Rank #20,979 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Akkad

Lubin

4.251,711 votes

Rank #197 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akkad takes 5 of 7 categories.

1903
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Akkad
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

19032/7

Akkad5/7

Ratings & consensus: Akkad
Community sentiment: Akkad
Longevity: Akkad
Sillage & projection: Akkad
Value for money: 1903
Versatility: 1903
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Akkad

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1903J. Peterman

AkkadLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%

4.25/ 5 · 1,711 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerAkkadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

53%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

957 votes

Category winnerAkkadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAkkad

SillageAkkad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value60

Category winner1903Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

tobacco69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

fresh spicy60%

vanilla50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

Clary SageCardamom

Base

LabdanumTobaccoLeatherOlibanumelemi

Top

Clary SageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

OlibanumelemiCardamomStyrax

Base

AmberVanilaLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night63

Spring31

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1903Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men32

Unisex58

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#197

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews238

Category winnerAkkadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1903 by J. Peterman delivers a crisp, aromatic profile built on citrus and green notes. It settles into a grounded heart of clary sage and cardamom, finally resting on a foundation of tobacco, leather, and olibanum. Designed as a clean, versatile scent for men, it works best for office settings or daytime wear, provid…

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Akkad by Lubin is a rich amber-centric scent that leans into balsams and spice. It offers a warm, resinous profile suitable for both men and women. The opening features a crisp touch of sage and citrus, which quickly gives way to a dense, vanilla-drenched base. It is a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a g…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1903 or Akkad?

Akkad takes 5 of 7 categories. 1903 is rated 4.37/5 from 35 votes; Akkad is rated 4.25/5 from 1,711 votes. Choose 1903 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Akkad for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1903 or Akkad?

Akkad lasts longest (Akkad 81/100, 1903 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1903 or Akkad?

Akkad projects furthest (Akkad 69/100, 1903 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1903 and Akkad smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Labdanum.

Is 1903 or Akkad better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1903 is the stronger pick. For winter, Akkad is the stronger pick. 1903 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1903 and Akkad?

1903 has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Labdanum, Tobacco, Leather and Olibanum. Akkad has top notes of Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, elemi, Cardamom and Styrax, a base of Amber, Vanila, Labdanum and Patchouli.