Fragrance comparison

1948 vs ELITE

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

3 wins

1948

Legacy

5.001 votes

Rank #44,963 AromaticAmber

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79%scent match

Very similar

ELITE

Athena Fragrances

3.001 votes

Rank #65,159 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1948 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1948
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ELITE
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19483/4

ELITE0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1948
Sillage & projection: 1948
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1948

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1948Legacy

ELITEAthena Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

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

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

Longevity1948

Sillage1948

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

amber70%

musky60%

marine50%

Scent match79%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesGeraniumRosemarySage

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmbroxanAmber

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart

Aquatic notesRosemaryLabdanumSage

Base

Ambroxan

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Grapefruit and Rosemary. Durations are only published for 1948, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 16%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1948Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1948 by Legacy delivers a crisp splash of tart grapefruit, sharp ginger, and bergamot that wakes up the senses without smelling synthetic. The opening burst feels vibrant and brisk. Within twenty minutes, breezy water notes, garden sage, and herbal rosemary take center stage, softening the initial citrus bite into a c…

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ELITE by Athena Fragrances snaps open with a sour, bitter grapefruit burst backed by fizzy ginger and zesty bergamot. The immediate impression feels sharp, cold, and instantly cooling on skin. Within minutes, salty aquatic notes rise to soften the upfront citrus bite. As the sharp top quietens, piney rosemary and dry…

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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, 1948 or ELITE?

1948 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1948 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; ELITE is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1948 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose ELITE for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1948 or ELITE?

1948 lasts longest (1948 100/100, ELITE 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1948 or ELITE?

1948 projects furthest (1948 100/100, ELITE 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1948 and ELITE smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Grapefruit and Rosemary.

Is 1948 or ELITE better for summer or winter?

1948 suits daytime wear; ELITE suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1948 and ELITE?

1948 has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Water Notes, Geranium, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Labdanum, Ambroxan and Amber. ELITE has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Rosemary, Labdanum and Sage, a base of Ambroxan.