Fragrance comparison

1974 vs Southern Gothic

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

17%scent match

Clearly different

Southern Gothic

Haus of Hecate

4.336 votes

Rank #35,477 TobaccoAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

1974
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Southern Gothic
Choose it for a tobacco and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

19742/4

Southern Gothic2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1974Legacy

Southern GothicHaus of Hecate

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 83%

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

50%Love

33%Like

17%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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevity1974

Sillage1974

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value95

Category winnerSouthern GothicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

tobacco61%

tobacco100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both tobacco

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

GingerPlum

Heart

IncenseVanilla SugarCinnamonHoney

Base

Tobacco LeafLight AmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesHoney, Cinnamon and Tobacco Leaf. 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

Spring0

Summer20

Fall100

Winter20

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

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

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSouthern GothicHigher 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 →

Southern Gothic by Haus of Hecate is a warm, moody unisex Eau de Parfum built around rich tobacco leaf, dark stewed plum, and sweet spiced honey. It opens with a bright punch of freshly grated ginger and juicy fruit before settling into a comforting mix of vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and gentle church incense smoke. Grou…

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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 Southern Gothic?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1974 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Southern Gothic is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose 1974 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Southern Gothic for a tobacco and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1974 or Southern Gothic?

1974 lasts longest (1974 80/100, Southern Gothic 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1974 or Southern Gothic?

1974 projects furthest (1974 58/100, Southern Gothic 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1974 and Southern Gothic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco accords. Common notes include Honey, Cinnamon and Tobacco Leaf.

Is 1974 or Southern Gothic better for summer or winter?

1974 suits evening wear; Southern Gothic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1974 and Southern Gothic?

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. Southern Gothic has top notes of Ginger and Plum, heart notes of Incense, Vanilla Sugar, Cinnamon and Honey, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Light Amber and Patchouli.