1927 vs Ispahan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ispahan takes 5 of 7 categories.
1927Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
IspahanChoose it for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
19272/7
Ispahan5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ispahan
- Community sentiment
- Ispahan
- Longevity
- Ispahan
- Sillage & projection
- Ispahan
- Value for money
- Ispahan
- Versatility
- 1927
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1927
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1927FlorisIspahanYves RocherWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%
3.95/ 5 · 2,236 votes
Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%
Category winnerIspahanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
21%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate
72 votes
30%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
2,236 votes
Category winnerIspahanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIspahan
SillageIspahan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIspahanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
powdery91%
aldehydic83%
citrus74%
floral65%
fresh56%
yellow floral100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
floral61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both yellow floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
MimosaNarcissusViolet
Base
MuskVanillaPatchouli
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes
Heart
Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCloveCinnamon
Base
NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Mimosa. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall58
Winter25
Day100
Night55
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winner1927Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,512
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#26,138
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1927Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1927 by Floris opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and mandarin orange. The heart brings a dense yellow floral bouquet of mimosa, green narcissus, and sweet violet. As it settles, earthy patchouli, clean musk, and warm vanilla ground the powdery brightness. It suits cool spring mornings and refined …
Reviews →Ispahan by Yves Rocher opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. A rich blend of ylang-ylang, mimosa, and red rose mingles with sweet cinnamon and crushed clove, creating an inviting, old-school aura. As the scent warms on your skin, a deep foundati…
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, 1927 or Ispahan?
Ispahan takes 5 of 7 categories. 1927 is rated 3.93/5 from 72 votes; Ispahan is rated 3.95/5 from 2,236 votes. Choose 1927 for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ispahan for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, 1927 or Ispahan?
Ispahan lasts longest (Ispahan 76/100, 1927 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1927 or Ispahan?
Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 70/100, 1927 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1927 and Ispahan smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Mimosa.
Is 1927 or Ispahan better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1927 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ispahan is the stronger pick. 1927 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1927 and Ispahan?
1927 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Narcissus and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli. Ispahan has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
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