Fragrance comparison

1948 vs Jean Lowe Immortal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,458 ratings analysed

3 wins

1948

Legacy

5.001 votes

Rank #44,963 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

92%scent match

Very similar

Jean Lowe Immortal

Maison Alhambra

4.332,457 votes

Rank #217 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jean Lowe Immortal
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

19483/4

Jean Lowe Immortal1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1948Legacy

Jean Lowe ImmortalMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.33/ 5 · 2,457 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

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

57%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

2,457 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevity1948

Sillage1948

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value84

Category winner1948Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

fresh60%

musky50%

Scent match92%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

GingerGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RosemaryWater NotesSageGeranium

Base

AmbroxanAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Grapefruit and Water Notes. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

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

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winnerJean Lowe ImmortalHigher 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…

Reviews →

Jean Lowe Immortal is a citrus-forward masculine fragrance built around a sharp, invigorating opening of ginger and grapefruit. It settles into a versatile, aquatic-infused aromatic profile, making it a reliable choice for daily wear during spring and summer. With its clean, modern character and reliable performance, …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1948 or Jean Lowe Immortal?

1948 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1948 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Jean Lowe Immortal is rated 4.33/5 from 2,457 votes. Choose 1948 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jean Lowe Immortal for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1948 or Jean Lowe Immortal?

1948 lasts longest (1948 100/100, Jean Lowe Immortal 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1948 or Jean Lowe Immortal?

1948 projects furthest (1948 100/100, Jean Lowe Immortal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1948 and Jean Lowe Immortal smell similar?

Very similar: a 92% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Grapefruit and Water Notes.

Is 1948 or Jean Lowe Immortal better for summer or winter?

1948 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1948 and Jean Lowe Immortal?

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. Jean Lowe Immortal has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Water Notes, Sage and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Amber and Labdanum.