Fragrance comparison

1952 vs Coriolan

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 531 ratings analysed

3 wins

1952

Shiraz Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #48,726 AromaticCitrus

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Coriolan

Guerlain

4.32526 votes

Rank #1,513 AromaticCitrus

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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.
Coriolan
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

19523/4

Coriolan1/4

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: Coriolan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1952Shiraz Parfums

CoriolanGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.32/ 5 · 526 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

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

47%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

526 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevity1952

Sillage1952

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winner1952Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SageLemonPetitgrainBergamotNeroli

Heart2 to 3 hours

FennelCorianderNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVetiverLeatherPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Coriander. Durations are only published for Coriolan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring90

Summer60

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,513

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews72

Category winnerCoriolanHigher 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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Coriolan by Guerlain delivers a crisp, dry take on the traditional woody chypre style. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter bergamot, tart lemon, herbal sage, and snappy petitgrain, setting an aromatic and herbal tone from the initial spray. As the citrus freshness recedes, warm coriander, fennel, and nutmeg …

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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 Coriolan?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Coriolan is rated 4.32/5 from 526 votes. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Coriolan for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1952 or Coriolan?

1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Coriolan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1952 or Coriolan?

1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Coriolan 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1952 and Coriolan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Coriander.

Is 1952 or Coriolan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1952 and Coriolan?

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. Coriolan has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Fennel, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli.