Fragrance comparison

1921 vs Ad Libitum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

1921

Gucci

3.85180 votes

Rank #19,033 CitrusMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Ad Libitum

Pigmentarium

4.0242 votes

Rank #32,814 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ad Libitum takes 6 of 7 categories.

1921
Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ad Libitum
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19211/7

Ad Libitum6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ad Libitum
Community sentiment: Ad Libitum
Longevity: Ad Libitum
Sillage & projection: Ad Libitum
Value for money: Ad Libitum
Versatility: Ad Libitum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1921

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1921Gucci

Ad LibitumPigmentarium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

4.02/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

Category winnerAd LibitumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

34%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

40%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerAd LibitumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAd Libitum

SillageAd Libitum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAd LibitumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

mossy83%

white floral65%

fresh48%

earthy30%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

fresh69%

earthy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, mossy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Citron

Heart1 to 2 hours

NeroliLemon Verbena

Base2 to 4 hours

Oakmoss

Top

CitronBergamotAldehydesTangerine

Heart

NeroliCedarJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitron, Neroli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for 1921, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall28

Winter13

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer86

Fall100

Winter32

Day100

Night38

Category winnerAd LibitumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex59

Women9

Men46

Unisex46

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,033

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#32,814

PerfumerJakub F. Hiermann

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1921Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1921 by Gucci is a clean citrus and white floral fragrance that strips away heavy layers in favor of crisp simplicity. Created by Alberto Morillas for The Alchemist's Garden collection, it centers on a bright citron top note paired with sunny neroli and herbal lemon verbena. Rather than fading into thin air like an ev…

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Ad Libitum by Prague-based house Pigmentarium offers a dry, nostalgic breeze of aldehydes and sharp citron. It wears like a crisp white shirt in late spring, drying down to an earthy patchouli and cedar base that feels clean yet grounded. Ideal for those who want a structured, botanical citrus that avoids sweet or sug…

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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, 1921 or Ad Libitum?

Ad Libitum takes 6 of 7 categories. 1921 is rated 3.85/5 from 180 votes; Ad Libitum is rated 4.02/5 from 42 votes. Choose 1921 for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ad Libitum for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1921 or Ad Libitum?

Ad Libitum lasts longest (Ad Libitum 67/100, 1921 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1921 or Ad Libitum?

Ad Libitum projects furthest (Ad Libitum 63/100, 1921 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1921 and Ad Libitum smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, mossy and white floral accords. Common notes include Citron, Neroli and Oakmoss.

Is 1921 or Ad Libitum better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1921 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ad Libitum is the stronger pick. 1921 suits daytime wear; Ad Libitum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1921 and Ad Libitum?

1921 has top notes of Citron, heart notes of Neroli and Lemon Verbena, a base of Oakmoss. Ad Libitum has top notes of Citron, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Tangerine, heart notes of Neroli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.