Fragrance comparison

1917 vs Clean Blossom

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

3 wins

1917

Aromas de Salazar

5.003 votes

Rank #42,159 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Clean Blossom

Clean

3.60152 votes

Rank #41,132 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1917 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1917
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Clean Blossom
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19173/4

Clean Blossom1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1917
Sillage & projection: 1917
Value for money: 1917
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clean Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1917Aromas de Salazar

Clean BlossomClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.60/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

20%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

Longevity1917

Sillage1917

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winner1917Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

amber77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

floral100%

white floral86%

citrus72%

fresh58%

woody44%

green30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotOrange BlossomCitronNutmegPeach

Heart

Tunisian NeroliMoroccan RoseLilacIndonesian Patchouli LeafJasmine SambacCarnation

Base

OakmossBlack SpruceLabdanumStyraxCivetMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

LilacTunisian NeroliYellow Freesia

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomMagnoliaLilyCarnation

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskCottonwood (Poplar)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tunisian Neroli, Lilac and Carnation. Durations are only published for Clean Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer82

Fall20

Winter8

Day100

Night12

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,159

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClean BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1917 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, citron, and warm nutmeg before settling into a dense oakmoss and labdanum base. Moroccan rose and Tunisian neroli soften the bite in the heart, while civet and black spruce lend an unrefined, vintage gravity. It suits cool autumn afternoons, cri…

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Clean Blossom opens with an immediate burst of fresh floral brightness led by lilac, yellow freesia, and Tunisian neroli. Unlike traditional laundry-heavy releases from the house, this creation shifts directly into a garden bouquet. The opening feels green and slightly sharp, resembling cut flower stems rinsed in cool…

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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, 1917 or Clean Blossom?

1917 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1917 is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Clean Blossom is rated 3.60/5 from 152 votes. Choose 1917 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Clean Blossom for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1917 or Clean Blossom?

1917 lasts longest (1917 100/100, Clean Blossom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1917 or Clean Blossom?

1917 projects furthest (1917 100/100, Clean Blossom 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1917 and Clean Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tunisian Neroli, Lilac and Carnation.

Is 1917 or Clean Blossom better for summer or winter?

1917 suits evening wear; Clean Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1917 and Clean Blossom?

1917 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom, Citron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Tunisian Neroli, Moroccan Rose, Lilac and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Oakmoss, Black Spruce, Labdanum and Styrax. Clean Blossom has top notes of Lilac, Tunisian Neroli and Yellow Freesia, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Magnolia, Lily and Carnation, a base of Musk, Cottonwood (Poplar) and Sandalwood.