Fragrance comparison

1974 vs Crater

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

1974

Legacy

3.502 votes

Rank #64,434 CitrusSweet

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67%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Crater

Guillab

—0 votes

Rank #74,373 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crater takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

19741/5

Crater4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1974Legacy

CraterGuillab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityCrater

SillageCrater

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCraterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

tobacco61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, sweet and vanilla

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLavenderLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CashmeranJasmine SambacCinnamonHoney

Base8-12 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaTobacco

Category winnerCraterLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

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

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1974Higher 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…

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Crater by Guillab takes an unexpected route for a modern citrus perfume. The initial spray hits you with sharp lemon and aromatic lavender before taking a dramatic turn into sweet warmth. Give it ten minutes. Once the bright citrus flash fades, rich honey, ground cinnamon, and creamy vanilla take complete control of t…

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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 lasts longer, 1974 or Crater?

Crater lasts longest (Crater 100/100, 1974 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1974 or Crater?

Crater projects furthest (Crater 75/100, 1974 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1974 and Crater smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Honey.

Is 1974 or Crater better for summer or winter?

1974 suits evening wear; Crater suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1974 and Crater?

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. Crater has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Cashmeran, Jasmine Sambac, Cinnamon and Honey, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Tobacco.