Fragrance comparison

1921 vs Lancelot of the Lake

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

1921

Gucci

3.85180 votes

Rank #19,033 CitrusMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Lancelot of the Lake

Art Deco Perfumes

4.333 votes

Rank #56,651 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lancelot of the Lake takes 2 of 3 categories.

1921
Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lancelot of the Lake
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

19211/3

Lancelot of the Lake2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lancelot of the Lake
Sillage & projection: Lancelot of the Lake
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1921

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1921Gucci

Lancelot of the LakeArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 20%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLancelot of the Lake

SillageLancelot of the Lake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

mossy83%

white floral65%

fresh48%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus

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

Lemon VerbenaRosemaryLavenderBergamotNeroli

Heart

RoseJasmineIris

Base

MuskAtlas CedarCinnamonOakmossPatchouliVanillaTonka BeanStyrax

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Lemon Verbena 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex59

Women9

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,033

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#56,651

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

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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Lancelot of the Lake by Art Deco Perfumes opens with crisp lemon verbena, bergamot, and sharp rosemary. The heart shifts into classic rose, jasmine, and earthy iris before settling into a warm base of oakmoss, atlas cedar, patchouli, and styrax. It suits cool spring mornings and professional office wear, delivering a …

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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 Lancelot of the Lake?

Lancelot of the Lake takes 2 of 3 categories. 1921 is rated 3.85/5 from 180 votes; Lancelot of the Lake is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1921 for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lancelot of the Lake for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, 1921 or Lancelot of the Lake?

Lancelot of the Lake lasts longest (Lancelot of the Lake 60/100, 1921 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1921 or Lancelot of the Lake?

Lancelot of the Lake projects furthest (Lancelot of the Lake 75/100, 1921 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1921 and Lancelot of the Lake smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Lemon Verbena and Oakmoss.

Is 1921 or Lancelot of the Lake better for summer or winter?

1921 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1921 and Lancelot of the Lake?

1921 has top notes of Citron, heart notes of Neroli and Lemon Verbena, a base of Oakmoss. Lancelot of the Lake has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Rosemary, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Atlas Cedar, Cinnamon and Oakmoss.