Fragrance comparison

1905 vs Knize Two

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 340 ratings analysed

6 wins

1905

Detaille

4.26159 votes

Rank #23,195 WoodyGreen

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55%scent match

Closely related

Knize Two

Knize

3.83181 votes

Rank #8,000 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1905 takes 6 of 7 categories.

1905
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Knize Two
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19056/7

Knize Two1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1905Detaille

Knize TwoKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winner1905Rating 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

41%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winner1905Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity1905

Sillage1905

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value63

Category winner1905Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

violet92%

green84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both powdery, green and woody

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

AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain

Heart

VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation

Base

oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Violet, Jasmine and Iris. 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

Spring100

Summer78

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night37

Category winner1905Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex27

Women69

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

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerKnize TwoHigher 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, …

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Knize Two, launched in 1978, remains a definitive chypre floral for men who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green notes, and citrus before settling into a heart of violet, iris, and carnation. The foundation of oak moss, sandalwood, and musk provides a steady, classic ba…

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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 Knize Two?

1905 takes 6 of 7 categories. 1905 is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes. Choose 1905 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1905 or Knize Two?

They last about the same: 1905 74/100, Knize Two 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1905 or Knize Two?

1905 projects furthest (1905 65/100, Knize Two 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1905 and Knize Two smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Violet, Jasmine and Iris.

Is 1905 or Knize Two better for summer or winter?

For summer, Knize Two is the stronger pick. For winter, 1905 is the stronger pick. 1905 suits daytime wear; Knize Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1905 and Knize Two?

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. Knize Two has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.