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1952 vs Acqua Per Uomo

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

Updated 12 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • 1952

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Acqua Per Uomo

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

19523/4
Acqua Per Uomo1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1952
Sillage & projection
1952
Value for money
Acqua Per Uomo
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1952

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1952Shiraz Parfums
Acqua Per UomoElode
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
3.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 71%Had 21%Want 7%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

29%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
29%Dislike
14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity37
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate54
Category winners

Longevity1952

Sillage1952

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value79
Category winnerAcqua Per UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
woody65%
aromatic48%
sweet30%
Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon
Heart
juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
CedarwoodNutmegPatchouli
Heart1 to 2 hours
LemonLimeBergamotOrange
Base1 hour
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InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Lemon and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Acqua Per Uomo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring33
Summer100
Fall0
Winter17
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
Men71
Unisex29
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner1952Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1952 by Shiraz Parfums makes a bold entrance with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal thyme, and crisp galbanum. This opening channels the structures of classic aromatic fougeres but twists the format with a distinct cooling sensation. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance develops a salty marine core, support…

Reviews →

Acqua Per Uomo by Elode is a light aromatic aquatic fragrance built around bright citrus and dry woods. The scent opens with a surprisingly dry mix of cedarwood, earthy patchouli, and warm nutmeg, moving quickly into a juicy citrus core of lemon, lime, zesty bergamot, and sweet orange. A fresh marine accord sits under…

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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, 1952 or Acqua Per Uomo?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Acqua Per Uomo is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Acqua Per Uomo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1952 or Acqua Per Uomo?

1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Acqua Per Uomo 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1952 or Acqua Per Uomo?

1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Acqua Per Uomo 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1952 and Acqua Per Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lemon and Nutmeg.

Is 1952 or Acqua Per Uomo better for summer or winter?

1952 suits daytime wear; Acqua Per Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1952 and Acqua Per Uomo?

1952 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of juniper berry, Marine notes, Coriander and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla. Acqua Per Uomo has top notes of Cedarwood, Nutmeg and Patchouli, heart notes of Lemon, Lime, Bergamot and Orange.

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