Fragrance comparison

1974 vs 1981X

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 474 ratings analysed

1974

Legacy

3.502 votes

Rank #64,459 CitrusSweet

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79%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

1981X

Alexandria Fragrances

4.25472 votes

Rank #2,166 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1981X takes 3 of 4 categories.

1974
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
1981X
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

19741/4

1981X3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1974
Sillage & projection: 1981X
Value for money: 1981X
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1981X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1974Legacy

1981XAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.25/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

66%Love

25%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

403 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

Longevity1974

Sillage1981X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value72

Category winner1981XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

tobacco61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

honey84%

tobacco77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both sweet, vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

BergamotLavenderLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyCashmeranCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

Tobacco LeafVanillaTonka Bean

Top

LavenderJasmineLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyCinnamonCashmeran

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Honey. Durations are only published for 1974, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day71

Night100

Spring70

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Date 35%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 16%

Men59

Unisex37

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,166

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winner1981XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legacy 1974 delivers an immediate blast of tart lemon, bergamot, and crisp lavender before warming up into something far richer. The opening is sharp. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus burns off completely to reveal thick golden honey, grated cinnamon, and plush cashmeran on the skin. It feels dense and cozy. Sweet c…

Reviews →

1981X is a rich honeyed tobacco scent with a bright citrus opening and a warm vanilla tonka dry-down. Lemon, bergamot and lavender give it early lift, then the fragrance settles into sweet tobacco, cinnamon and soft cashmeran. It suits shoppers who enjoy smooth, slightly dressed-up gourmand tobacco scents with strong …

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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, 1974 or 1981X?

1981X takes 3 of 4 categories. 1974 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; 1981X is rated 4.25/5 from 472 votes. Choose 1974 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1981X for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1974 or 1981X?

1974 lasts longest (1974 80/100, 1981X 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1974 or 1981X?

1981X projects furthest (1981X 69/100, 1974 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1974 and 1981X smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Honey.

Is 1974 or 1981X better for summer or winter?

1974 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1974 and 1981X?

1974 has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Honey, Cashmeran and Cinnamon, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 1981X has top notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Cinnamon and Cashmeran, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.