Fragrance comparison

1905 vs Revillon 4

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 173 ratings analysed

4 wins

1905

Detaille

4.26159 votes

Rank #23,195 WoodyGreen

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Revillon 4

Revillon

3.9514 votes

Rank #21,553 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1905 takes 4 of 5 categories.

1905
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Revillon 4
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

19054/5

Revillon 41/5

Ratings & consensus: 1905
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1905
Sillage & projection: 1905
Value for money: 1905
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Revillon 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1905Detaille

Revillon 4Revillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 49%

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

22%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1905

Sillage1905

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winner1905Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

violet77%

aldehydic69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and violet

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

AldehydesGalbanumBergamotHyacinth

Heart

VioletJasmineCarnationMimosaRoseIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodVetiverCivetAmbergrisTolu BalsamMyrrh

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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex27

Women69

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#21,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRevillon 4Higher 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 →

Revillon 4 arrives as a distinct 1973 floral aldehyde classic. It opens with sharp, bracing green notes of galbanum and hyacinth before softening into a powdery bouquet of violet, iris, and mimosa. The dry-down introduces a resinous depth, anchored by sandalwood and civet. It is a structured, sophisticated scent for t…

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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 Revillon 4?

1905 takes 4 of 5 categories. 1905 is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Revillon 4 is rated 3.95/5 from 14 votes. Choose 1905 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Revillon 4 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1905 or Revillon 4?

1905 lasts longest (1905 74/100, Revillon 4 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1905 or Revillon 4?

1905 projects furthest (1905 65/100, Revillon 4 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1905 and Revillon 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Violet, Jasmine and Iris.

Is 1905 or Revillon 4 better for summer or winter?

1905 suits daytime wear; Revillon 4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1905 and Revillon 4?

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. Revillon 4 has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Carnation and Mimosa, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Civet and Ambergris.