Fragrance comparison

1974 vs Saphire Jewel

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

1974

Legacy

3.502 votes

Rank #64,434 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Saphire Jewel

Zodiac

5.006 votes

Rank #28,746 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saphire Jewel takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

19740/4

Saphire Jewel4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1974Legacy

Saphire JewelZodiac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

5.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySaphire Jewel

SillageSaphire Jewel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSaphire JewelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

tobacco61%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

Scent match89%Very similar · 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

Top

BergamotLavenderLemon

Heart

Jasmine SambacCashmeranCinnamonHoney

Base

Tobacco LeafTonka 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

Spring75

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSaphire JewelHigher 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 →

Saphire Jewel opens with a bright citrus lift, then quickly turns sweeter and softer with lavender, honey, cinnamon and a smooth vanilla-tonka base. The tobacco leaf adds warmth rather than smoke. It reads like a citrus gourmand with a plush, aromatic feel. If you enjoy sweet scents with a fresh opening and a dense dr…

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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 Saphire Jewel?

Saphire Jewel takes 4 of 4 categories. 1974 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Saphire Jewel is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose 1974 for a citrus and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Saphire Jewel for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1974 or Saphire Jewel?

Saphire Jewel lasts longest (Saphire Jewel 93/100, 1974 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1974 or Saphire Jewel?

Saphire Jewel projects furthest (Saphire Jewel 85/100, 1974 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1974 and Saphire Jewel smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Honey.

Is 1974 or Saphire Jewel better for summer or winter?

1974 suits evening wear; Saphire Jewel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1974 and Saphire Jewel?

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