Fragrance comparison

1968 vs Fabuleuse

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

4 wins

1968

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

3.9593 votes

Rank #10,552 GreenFloral

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Fabuleuse

Leonard

3.7315 votes

Rank #45,861 GreenFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1968 takes 4 of 5 categories.

1968
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Fabuleuse
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19684/5

Fabuleuse1/5

Ratings & consensus: 1968
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1968
Sillage & projection: 1968
Value for money: Fabuleuse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1968

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1968Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

FabuleuseLeonard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 46%Had 24%Want 30%

Category winner1968Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

93 votes

20%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity1968

Sillage1968

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value88

Category winnerFabuleuseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

musky84%

tuberose77%

rose69%

aquatic61%

green100%

floral65%

woody30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AccordDew DropFloral Notes

Heart

Aromatic NotesTuberoseSpicesRose

Base

MuskWoody NotesVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Floral Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Green Accord

Base4-6 hrs

Woodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesGreen Accord and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for Fabuleuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex54

Women39

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,552

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#45,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner1968Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosendo Mateu 1968 opens with an intense burst of crushed stems and wet dew drops before settling into a crisp botanical heart. Rather than leaning sweet or lush, the tuberose here presents a peppery, herbal edge supported by dry spices and classic rose. As the initial sharpness softens on skin, a clean musk and soft …

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Leonard Fabuleuse presents an invigorating splash of vintage freshness from the late nineties. It opens with brisk floral notes that feel watery and pale, backed by a mouth-watering hint of citrus. The sharp alcohol quickly evaporates off warm skin. Then, a prominent green accord takes charge, smelling like crushed gr…

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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, 1968 or Fabuleuse?

1968 takes 4 of 5 categories. 1968 is rated 3.95/5 from 93 votes; Fabuleuse is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose 1968 for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Fabuleuse for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1968 or Fabuleuse?

1968 lasts longest (1968 70/100, Fabuleuse 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1968 or Fabuleuse?

1968 projects furthest (1968 59/100, Fabuleuse 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1968 and Fabuleuse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and floral accords. Common notes include Green Accord and Floral Notes.

Is 1968 or Fabuleuse better for summer or winter?

Fabuleuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1968 and Fabuleuse?

1968 has top notes of Green Accord, Dew Drop and Floral Notes, heart notes of Aromatic Notes, Tuberose, Spices and Rose, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Vanilla. Fabuleuse has top notes of Floral Notes, heart notes of Green Accord, a base of Woodsy Notes.