1916 vs Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
72%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
1916Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CologneChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
19162/4
Cologne2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- Cologne
- Value for money
- 1916
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1916
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1916MyrurgiaCologneLe BlancWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
53%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCologne
SillageCologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1916Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
white floral48%
woody30%
citrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
fresh58%
white floral44%
woody30%
Scent match72%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LemonBergamotRosemaryOrange Blossom
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
CitrusesRosemaryOrange Blossom
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesRosemary and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Spring25
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,312
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#54,940
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1916Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1916 is a classic Mediterranean citrus cologne built around lemon, bergamot and rosemary, with a bright orange blossom lift. It smells clean, tangy and herbal from the start, more crisp than sweet, and several wearers describe it as fresh, airy and unmistakably traditional. Its main trade-off is performance. This is t…
Reviews →Cologne by Le Blanc delivers a straightforward, refreshing profile built around crisp citruses, herbal rosemary, and clean orange blossom. It opens with an immediate burst of brisk fruit that feels like freshly squeezed citrus peel. Aromatic greenery from the rosemary quickly moves in, giving the scent a crisp, fresh …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1916 or Cologne?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1916 is rated 4.03/5 from 146 votes; Cologne is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose 1916 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1916 or Cologne?
Cologne lasts longest (Cologne 53/100, 1916 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1916 or Cologne?
Cologne projects furthest (Cologne 50/100, 1916 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1916 and Cologne smell similar?
Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary and Orange Blossom.
Is 1916 or Cologne better for summer or winter?
Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1916 and Cologne?
1916 features Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Orange Blossom. Cologne features Citruses, Rosemary and Orange Blossom.
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