Fragrance comparison

1953 vs Source Saint-Clair

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

4 wins

1953

Aromas de Salazar

5.002 votes

Rank #48,723 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Source Saint-Clair

Joseph Duclos

4.001 votes

Rank #67,405 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1953 takes 4 of 4 categories.

1953
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Source Saint-Clair
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

19534/4

Source Saint-Clair0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1953
Sillage & projection: 1953
Value for money: 1953
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1953

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1953Aromas de Salazar

Source Saint-ClairJoseph Duclos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1953

Sillage1953

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winner1953Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineBergamotSaffronCorianderPlum

Heart

Black PepperCarnationCinnamonIndonesian Patchouli LeafNarcissus

Base

Vanilla AbsoluteStyraxMyrrhOpoponaxOakmossCoconutMuskGuaiac Wood

Top

Calabrian bergamotYlang-YlangJasmineHedioneHeliotropeTimur

Heart

CloveCedar EssenceIndonesian Patchouli LeafPrecious Woods

Base

AmbroxanSiam BenzoinMyrrhOpoponaxTonka BeanVanilla AbsoluteAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vanilla Absolute and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,723

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,405

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1953Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1953 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, zesty tangerine, and dark plum, laced with coriander and saffron. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a heavy spice core dominated by black pepper, cinnamon, and clove. Green carnation and earthy Indonesian patchouli add texture, preventing the…

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Source Saint-Clair opens with a bright splash of Calabrian bergamot and sweet ylang-ylang. The scent quickly settles into a warm, spiced woody heart before melting into a rich base of Siam benzoin and vanilla absolute. It wears as a smooth, resinous option best suited for cozy autumn nights.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1953 or Source Saint-Clair?

1953 takes 4 of 4 categories. 1953 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Source Saint-Clair is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1953 for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Source Saint-Clair for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1953 or Source Saint-Clair?

1953 lasts longest (1953 100/100, Source Saint-Clair 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1953 or Source Saint-Clair?

1953 projects furthest (1953 100/100, Source Saint-Clair 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1953 and Source Saint-Clair smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vanilla Absolute and Myrrh.

Is 1953 or Source Saint-Clair better for summer or winter?

Source Saint-Clair suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1953 and Source Saint-Clair?

1953 has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Black Pepper, Carnation, Cinnamon and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Styrax, Myrrh and Opoponax. Source Saint-Clair has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Hedione, heart notes of Clove, Cedar Essence, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Precious Woods, a base of Ambroxan, Siam Benzoin, Myrrh and Opoponax.