Fragrance comparison

1952 vs G Clef

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

1952

Shiraz Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #46,932 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

G Clef

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.4852 votes

Rank #16,143 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
G Clef
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19523/4

G Clef1/4

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: G Clef

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1952Shiraz Parfums

G ClefSarah Baker Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 12%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

38%Love

20%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity1952

Sillage1952

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winner1952Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon

Heart

juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotCaloneLavenderCoumarinHedioneOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Calone and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,143

PerfumerSarah Baker

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerG ClefHigher 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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G Clef is a breezy citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lavender and a salty, ozonic edge that gives it a coastal feel. It opens bright and airy, then settles into green oakmoss, soft woods and a faint coumarin sweetness. It suits warm weather especially well and usually reads fresh, textured and quietly distinctive rathe…

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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 G Clef?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; G Clef is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose G Clef for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1952 or G Clef?

1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, G Clef 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1952 or G Clef?

1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, G Clef 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1952 and G Clef smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone and Oakmoss.

Is 1952 or G Clef better for summer or winter?

1952 suits daytime wear; G Clef suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1952 and G Clef?

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. G Clef features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone, Lavender and Coumarin.