1952 vs MCM Obelisk
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1952 takes 3 of 4 categories.
1952Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MCM ObeliskChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
19523/4
MCM Obelisk1/4
- 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
- MCM Obelisk
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1952Shiraz ParfumsMCM ObeliskMCM - Mode Creation MunichWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.24/ 5 · 87 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
40%Love
52%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
87 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1952
Sillage1952
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1952Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
fresh61%
amber100%
woody92%
green84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon
Heart
juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk
Top
GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamotLemon
Heart
Palisander RosewoodYlang-YlangThymeJasmineRose
Base
AmberBenzoinMossSandalwoodMuskVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Thyme and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring12
Summer21
Fall97
Winter100
Day93
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,686
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,220
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerMCM ObeliskHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1952 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 →MCM Obelisk is a bold 1980s amber with green bite, peachy warmth, woods, benzoin and moss. Wearers describe it as dark, spicy, balmy and very noticeable, with a cinnamon-like winter feel and a dry, earthy edge under the sweetness. It suits people who enjoy old-school orientals with power. Sample first if sharp galban…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1952 or MCM Obelisk?
1952 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; MCM Obelisk is rated 4.24/5 from 87 votes. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose MCM Obelisk for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, 1952 or MCM Obelisk?
1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, MCM Obelisk 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1952 or MCM Obelisk?
1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, MCM Obelisk 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1952 and MCM Obelisk smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Thyme and Lemon.
Is 1952 or MCM Obelisk better for summer or winter?
1952 suits daytime wear; MCM Obelisk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1952 and MCM Obelisk?
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. MCM Obelisk has top notes of Galbanum, Peach, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Moss and Sandalwood.
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