Fragrance comparison

1978 vs Arancia Ambrata

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

2 wins

1978

Redwood Alchemy

3.002 votes

Rank #65,205 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Arancia Ambrata

Gritti

3.33135 votes

Rank #29,096 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1978 takes 2 of 3 categories.

1978
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arancia Ambrata
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

19782/3

Arancia Ambrata1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1978
Sillage & projection: 1978
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arancia Ambrata

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1978Redwood Alchemy

Arancia AmbrataGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

3.33/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

18%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

32%Dislike

2%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

Longevity1978

Sillage1978

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

cinnamon77%

patchouli69%

rose61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

earthy65%

fresh spicy53%

white floral42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesPeachCitrusesWhite Flowers

Heart

CinnamonJasmineRoseYlang-YlangGreen Notes

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top45 minutes

Calabrian bergamotBlood OrangeSpices

Heart2 hours

VetiverJasmineRose

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesSpices, Jasmine, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Arancia Ambrata, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring69

Summer100

Fall28

Winter13

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men48

Unisex40

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,096

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerArancia AmbrataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1978 is a spicy floral amber with a ripe, slightly glowing feel. Peach and citrus soften the opening, then rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang move in under cinnamon and warm woods. It wears rich, heady and a little smoky in character, with patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood giving the dry-down depth. This looks best suited …

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Arancia Ambrata by Gritti presents a bright, traditional citrus cologne profile built on sharp Calabrian bergamot and bitter blood orange. A dash of spices greets you right away, giving the opening a zesty kick reminiscent of an Italian aperitif. As the initial sharpness settles, earthy vetiver and soft touches of jas…

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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, 1978 or Arancia Ambrata?

1978 takes 2 of 3 categories. 1978 is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Arancia Ambrata is rated 3.33/5 from 135 votes. Choose 1978 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arancia Ambrata for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1978 or Arancia Ambrata?

1978 lasts longest (1978 90/100, Arancia Ambrata 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1978 or Arancia Ambrata?

1978 projects furthest (1978 100/100, Arancia Ambrata 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1978 and Arancia Ambrata smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Spices, Jasmine, Rose and Amber.

Is 1978 or Arancia Ambrata better for summer or winter?

1978 suits daytime wear; Arancia Ambrata suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1978 and Arancia Ambrata?

1978 has top notes of Spices, Peach, Citruses and White Flowers, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Arancia Ambrata has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Blood Orange and Spices, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.