Fragrance comparison

1905 vs Kéa

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

4 wins

1905

Detaille

4.26159 votes

Rank #23,195 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Kéa

Thera Cosméticos

3.676 votes

Rank #59,415 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1905 takes 4 of 4 categories.

1905
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kéa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

19054/4

Kéa0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1905
Sillage & projection: 1905
Value for money: 1905
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1905

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1905Detaille

KéaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

159 votes

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity1905

Sillage1905

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value25

Category winner1905Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, green and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumVioletCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangRoseOrange Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

oak mossVetyverSandalwood

Top

GalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinthOrange BlossomWhite LilySicilian LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Moroccan JasmineYlang-YlangIrisLilyCarnationTuberoseRose

Base

OakmossVetiverLeatherPatchouliIncenseCedarAmberSandalowood

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for 1905, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall78

Winter69

Day100

Night47

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex27

Women69

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,415

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1905Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille 1905 is an old-school green chypre with a sunny floral heart. It starts crisp and sharp. A burst of bitter galbanum and crushed violet leaf cuts through the air before melting into a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and classic rose. You get the snap of green stems alongside vintage French soap. Underneath, …

Reviews →

Thera Cosméticos launched Kéa in 2017, created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto. This feminine floral composition opens with a crisp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and fresh bergamot before settling into a rich garden heart of white lily, Moroccan jasmine, and honeysuckle. Deep notes of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle leather …

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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, 1905 or Kéa?

1905 takes 4 of 4 categories. 1905 is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Kéa is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose 1905 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kéa for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1905 or Kéa?

1905 lasts longest (1905 74/100, Kéa 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1905 or Kéa?

1905 projects furthest (1905 65/100, Kéa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1905 and Kéa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and earthy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is 1905 or Kéa better for summer or winter?

1905 suits daytime wear; Kéa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1905 and Kéa?

1905 has top notes of Galbanum, Violet and Cassis, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Vetyver and Sandalwood. Kéa has top notes of Galbanum, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moroccan Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli.