Fragrance comparison

1952 vs Alpona

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

3 wins

1952

Shiraz Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #45,407 AromaticCitrus

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60%scent match

Closely related

Alpona

Caron

4.45141 votes

Rank #7,314 CitrusAromatic

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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 value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alpona
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

19523/4

Alpona1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1952
Sillage & projection: 1952
Value for money: 1952
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alpona

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1952Shiraz Parfums

AlponaCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.45/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

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

57%Love

35%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

141 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

Longevity1952

Sillage1952

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winner1952Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon

Heart

juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotGrapefruitRose

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymeOrangeJasmineOrchid

Base8-10 hrs

OakmossMyrrhCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Thyme. Durations are only published for Alpona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring81

Summer38

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,407

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,314

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAlponaHigher 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…

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Alpona by Caron delivers a sharp, historic contrast that catches modern noses off guard. The opening bursts with tart grapefruit, sharp lemon peel, and bitter bergamot. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash subsides, revealing a dry heart of aromatic thyme, sunny orange blossom, and head…

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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, 1952 or Alpona?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Alpona is rated 4.45/5 from 141 votes. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alpona for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1952 or Alpona?

1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Alpona 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1952 or Alpona?

1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Alpona 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1952 and Alpona smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Thyme.

Is 1952 or Alpona better for summer or winter?

1952 suits daytime wear; Alpona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1952 and Alpona?

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. Alpona has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rose, heart notes of Thyme, Orange, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Cedar and Sandalwood.