Fragrance comparison

1982 vs Esprit De Contradiction

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 477 ratings analysed

1982

Majouri

4.2040 votes

Rank #28,220 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

91%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Esprit De Contradiction

Maison Matine

3.82437 votes

Rank #6,351 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Esprit De Contradiction takes 4 of 7 categories.

1982
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Esprit De Contradiction
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

19823/7

Esprit De Contradiction4/7

Ratings & consensus: 1982
Community sentiment: 1982
Longevity: Esprit De Contradiction
Sillage & projection: Esprit De Contradiction
Value for money: Esprit De Contradiction
Versatility: 1982
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esprit De Contradiction

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1982Majouri

Esprit De ContradictionMaison Matine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

3.82/ 5 · 437 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

Category winner1982Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

19%Love

50%Like

24%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

242 votes

Category winner1982Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEsprit De Contradiction

SillageEsprit De Contradiction

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value67

Category winnerEsprit De ContradictionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

earthy65%

musky56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match91%Very similar · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonCorianderYellow MandarinBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

GingerYlang-YlangOrris RootCloves

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverMuskSageCedar

Top

LemonBlack PepperCorianderYellow Mandarin

Heart

Orris RootGingerYlang-YlangCloves

Base

MuskVetiverSageCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Coriander, Yellow Mandarin and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for 1982, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall59

Winter41

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winner1982Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex52

Women14

Men16

Unisex71

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,220

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#6,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Category winnerEsprit De ContradictionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1982 by Majouri is a fresh woody spicy fragrance built around bright citrus, gentle culinary herbs, and clean dry woods. It opens with an energetic splash of lemon and yellow mandarin, dusted with coriander and crisp black pepper. As the sharp citrus settles, ginger adds a warm bite alongside subtle powdery orris root…

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Esprit De Contradiction is a sharp, citrus-forward fragrance from Maison Matine. It opens with zesty lemon and yellow mandarin, softened by black pepper and coriander. The heart features orris root and ginger, eventually settling into a clean, musky base. It is a crisp, daily-wear option for those who want a refreshin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1982 or Esprit De Contradiction?

Esprit De Contradiction takes 4 of 7 categories. 1982 is rated 4.20/5 from 40 votes; Esprit De Contradiction is rated 3.82/5 from 437 votes. Choose 1982 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Esprit De Contradiction for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1982 or Esprit De Contradiction?

Esprit De Contradiction lasts longest (Esprit De Contradiction 56/100, 1982 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1982 or Esprit De Contradiction?

Esprit De Contradiction projects furthest (Esprit De Contradiction 48/100, 1982 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1982 and Esprit De Contradiction smell similar?

Very similar: a 91% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coriander, Yellow Mandarin and Black Pepper.

Is 1982 or Esprit De Contradiction better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1982 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1982 is the stronger pick. 1982 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1982 and Esprit De Contradiction?

1982 has top notes of Lemon, Coriander, Yellow Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sage and Cedar. Esprit De Contradiction has top notes of Lemon, Black Pepper, Coriander and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Orris Root, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang and Cloves, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sage and Cedar.