Fragrance comparison

1912 vs Roots of Kente

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

1912

Aromas de Salazar

4.605 votes

Rank #43,601 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Roots of Kente

twentysecondofmay · 2025

4.2818 votes

Rank #21,406 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1912 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1912
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Roots of Kente
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

19123/4

Roots of Kente1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1912
Sillage & projection: 1912
Value for money: 1912
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roots of Kente

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1912Aromas de Salazar

Roots of Kentetwentysecondofmay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 13%Had 1%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

72%Love

0%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

Longevity1912

Sillage1912

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value40

Category winner1912Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

vanilla86%

cacao72%

powdery58%

amber44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian LemonBergamotJasmine

Heart

Orange BlossomRose de MaiHeliotropeTuberoseHyacinthVioletIris

Base

Siam BenzoinLabdanumVanillaStyraxAmberResinOpoponaxIndian Sandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Brown sugarAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

CocoaCoconut MilkHeliotropeTonka Bean

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaAmberIndian SandalwoodMuskLabdanum

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Labdanum, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Roots of Kente, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Date 38%Party 26%Casual 21%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,601

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,406

PerfumerJoschka Klee

Launched2025

Reviews5

Category winnerRoots of KenteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1912 by Aromas de Salazar opens with sharp Italian lemon and bergamot before settling into a thick floral heart of tuberose, iris, and hyacinth. The base rests on warm labdanum, Siam benzoin, and opoponax resin. It suits cool spring evenings and formal autumn gatherings when you want a rich floral amber that clings to…

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Roots of Kente opens with sticky melted brown sugar and crisp sparkling aldehydes that keep the top from feeling thick. You immediately smell toasted cocoa powder mixed with creamy coconut milk. Soft almond nuances from heliotrope and roasted tonka bean quickly emerge in the heart. As the oils warm on skin, deep vanil…

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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, 1912 or Roots of Kente?

1912 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1912 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Roots of Kente is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose 1912 for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Roots of Kente for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1912 or Roots of Kente?

1912 lasts longest (1912 93/100, Roots of Kente 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1912 or Roots of Kente?

1912 projects furthest (1912 75/100, Roots of Kente 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1912 and Roots of Kente smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Labdanum, Vanilla and Amber.

Is 1912 or Roots of Kente better for summer or winter?

1912 suits day or night wear; Roots of Kente suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1912 and Roots of Kente?

1912 has top notes of Italian Lemon, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Heliotrope and Tuberose, a base of Siam Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla and Styrax. Roots of Kente has top notes of Brown sugar and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cocoa, Coconut Milk, Heliotrope and Tonka Bean, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Indian Sandalwood and Musk.