Fragrance comparison

1905 vs Sissi

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 380 ratings analysed

1905

Detaille

4.26159 votes

Rank #23,195 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,323 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 5 of 8 categories.

1905
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sissi
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19053/8

Sissi5/8

Ratings & consensus: 1905
Community sentiment: 1905
Longevity: Sissi
Sillage & projection: Sissi
Value for money: Sissi
Versatility: 1905
Note pyramid (duration): Sissi
Fragranxe ranking: Sissi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1905Detaille

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

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

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winner1905Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageSissi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSissiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both green and powdery

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

Category winnerSissiLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall78

Winter69

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night53

Category winner1905Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex27

Women69

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

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,323

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSissiHigher 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 →

Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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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 Sissi?

Sissi takes 5 of 8 categories. 1905 is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose 1905 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1905 or Sissi?

Sissi lasts longest (Sissi 82/100, 1905 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1905 or Sissi?

Sissi projects furthest (Sissi 72/100, 1905 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1905 and Sissi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and powdery accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Violet, Jasmine and Iris.

Is 1905 or Sissi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1905 and Sissi?

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. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.