Fragrance comparison

1974 vs Evasion Digo de Havane

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 218 ratings analysed

1974

Legacy

3.502 votes

Rank #64,434 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Evasion Digo de Havane

L'Arc

4.59216 votes

Rank #1,872 SweetTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Evasion Digo de Havane takes 3 of 5 categories.

1974
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Evasion Digo de Havane
Choose it for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

19741/5

Evasion Digo de Havane3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Evasion Digo de Havane
Value for money: 1974
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Evasion Digo de Havane
Fragranxe ranking: Evasion Digo de Havane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1974Legacy

Evasion Digo de HavaneL'Arc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.59/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

69%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

216 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEvasion Digo de Havane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value43

Category winner1974Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

tobacco61%

sweet100%

tobacco92%

lavender84%

honey77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and lavender

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

Top20-30 mins

Tobacco LeafLavenderCinnamon

Heart3-4 hrs

HoneyDark Chocolate

Base7-9+ hrs

VanilaCedar

Category winnerEvasion Digo de HavaneLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day71

Night100

Spring52

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

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

Men69

Unisex27

Women4

Date 39%Party 25%Casual 23%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerEvasion Digo de HavaneHigher 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 →

Evasion Digo de Havane by L'Arc is a rich, warm oriental fragrance built around cured tobacco leaf, sweet raw honey, and bittersweet dark chocolate. The opening brings an unexpected aromatic bite, pairing crisp French lavender with a dusting of dry ground cinnamon. As the herbal freshness settles, gooey honey melts in…

Reviews →

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 Evasion Digo de Havane?

Evasion Digo de Havane takes 3 of 5 categories. 1974 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Evasion Digo de Havane is rated 4.59/5 from 216 votes. Choose 1974 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Evasion Digo de Havane for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1974 or Evasion Digo de Havane?

They last about the same: 1974 80/100, Evasion Digo de Havane 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1974 or Evasion Digo de Havane?

Evasion Digo de Havane projects furthest (Evasion Digo de Havane 74/100, 1974 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1974 and Evasion Digo de Havane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Honey, Cinnamon and Tobacco Leaf.

Is 1974 or Evasion Digo de Havane better for summer or winter?

1974 suits evening wear; Evasion Digo de Havane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1974 and Evasion Digo de Havane?

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. Evasion Digo de Havane has top notes of Tobacco Leaf, Lavender and Cinnamon, heart notes of Honey and Dark Chocolate, a base of Vanila and Cedar.