1952 vs Reflection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
1952Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ReflectionChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
19522/4
Reflection2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1952
- Sillage & projection
- 1952
- Value for money
- Reflection
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reflection
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1952Shiraz ParfumsReflectionMykonosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.40/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%
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
60%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
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 winnerReflectionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
musky88%
powdery77%
fresh spicy65%
amber53%
aromatic42%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon
Heart
juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk
Top
GrapefruitBergamotFruity NotesMandarinGreen Notes
Heart
PatchouliGeraniumJasminePeachRose
Base
MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarwood
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Jasmine and Patchouli. 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–
Spring82
Summer100
Fall45
Winter9
Day100
Night42
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#51,403
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,955
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerReflectionHigher 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 →Reflection opens with bright grapefruit and mandarin, backed by a crisp green edge that keeps the citrus lively rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns softer and smoother, with light florals, musk, amber, and gentle woods giving it a clean, polished finish. It suits shoppers who want a fresh fragrance with…
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 Reflection?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Reflection is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Reflection for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1952 or Reflection?
1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Reflection 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1952 or Reflection?
1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Reflection 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1952 and Reflection smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Jasmine and Patchouli.
Is 1952 or Reflection better for summer or winter?
1952 suits daytime wear; Reflection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1952 and Reflection?
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. Reflection has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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