Fragrance comparison

1941 vs Performance

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 130 ratings analysed

4 wins

1941

I Profumi di Firenze

4.3318 votes

Rank #37,468 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Performance

Mustang

3.73112 votes

Rank #15,545 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1941 takes 4 of 6 categories.

1941
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Performance
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

19414/6

Performance2/6

Ratings & consensus: 1941
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1941
Sillage & projection: 1941
Value for money: Performance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1941
Fragranxe ranking: Performance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1941I Profumi di Firenze

PerformanceMustang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 63%Had 6%Want 31%

3.73/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 60%Had 22%Want 18%

Category winner1941Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

17%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity1941

Sillage1941

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value89

Category winnerPerformanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

musky77%

warm spicy65%

powdery53%

amber42%

green100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

musky77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomMintCedar

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCorianderPatchouliLavender

Base6-10+ hrs

CypressIso E SuperSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Notes

LavenderMuskVanillaMintCardamomSandalwoodGreen LeavesGrass

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner1941Longest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer45

Fall91

Winter91

Day90

Night100

Spring83

Summer55

Fall100

Winter98

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex60

Women13

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,468

PerfumerDr. Giovanni Di Massimo

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerPerformanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cardamom hits immediately. Cold mint flashes across dry cedar shavings, giving the opening a brisk herbal snap before the warmth settles in. You smell aromatic coriander and clean lavender grounding the heart, while a deep wash of musk softens any sharp edges. It feels vintage yet clean. As hours tick by, cypress need…

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Performance by Mustang is an aromatic oriental fougere built around clean herbs, brisk greens, and a sweet vanilla base. It opens with an energetic splash of cooling mint, fresh grass, and crisp green leaves that evoke freshly cut lawns and brisk outdoor air. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and war…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1941 or Performance?

1941 takes 4 of 6 categories. 1941 is rated 4.33/5 from 18 votes; Performance is rated 3.73/5 from 112 votes. Choose 1941 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Performance for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1941 or Performance?

1941 lasts longest (1941 85/100, Performance 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1941 or Performance?

1941 projects furthest (1941 75/100, Performance 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1941 and Performance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mint, Musk and Lavender.

Is 1941 or Performance better for summer or winter?

1941 suits evening wear; Performance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1941 and Performance?

1941 has top notes of Cardamom, Mint and Cedar, heart notes of Musk, Coriander, Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Cypress, Iso E Super, Sandalwood and Incense. Performance features Lavender, Musk, Vanilla, Mint and Cardamom.