Fragrance comparison

1968 vs Tribute Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

1968

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

3.9593 votes

Rank #11,546 GreenFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tribute Black

Afnan

4.1021 votes

Rank #27,324 Warm SpicyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tribute Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

1968
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tribute Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

19681/5

Tribute Black4/5

Ratings & consensus: Tribute Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tribute Black
Sillage & projection: Tribute Black
Value for money: Tribute Black
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

Tribute BlackAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerTribute BlackRating 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

52%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTribute Black

SillageTribute Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value61

Category winnerTribute BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

musky84%

tuberose77%

rose69%

aquatic61%

warm spicy100%

floral88%

musky77%

amber65%

woody53%

powdery42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral and musky

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

Top

Floral Notes

Heart

Spices

Base

MuskAmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Spices, Musk and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex54

Women39

Men37

Unisex47

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,546

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#27,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Tribute Black is a dark rose-spice scent with a musky amber base and a noticeably warm, slightly powdery finish. It often reads richer and bolder than its simple note list suggests, with a woody floral character that can feel smooth, dense, and a little old-school. This is the kind of unisex fragrance that may lean ma…

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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, 1968 or Tribute Black?

Tribute Black takes 4 of 5 categories. 1968 is rated 3.95/5 from 93 votes; Tribute Black is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose 1968 for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tribute Black for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1968 or Tribute Black?

Tribute Black lasts longest (Tribute Black 86/100, 1968 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1968 or Tribute Black?

Tribute Black projects furthest (Tribute Black 71/100, 1968 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1968 and Tribute Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and musky accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Spices, Musk and Woody Notes.

Is 1968 or Tribute Black better for summer or winter?

Tribute Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1968 and Tribute Black?

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. Tribute Black has top notes of Floral Notes, heart notes of Spices, a base of Musk, Amber and Woody Notes.