Fragrance comparison

1989 vs La Petite Mort

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

3 wins

1989

Theodoros Kalotinis

3.55101 votes

Rank #30,267 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

La Petite Mort

Pigmentarium

1.003 votes

Rank #65,583 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1989 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1989
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
La Petite Mort
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

19893/4

La Petite Mort1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1989
Sillage & projection: 1989
Value for money: La Petite Mort
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1989

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1989Theodoros Kalotinis

La Petite MortPigmentarium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

1.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

8%Hate

101 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

Longevity1989

Sillage1989

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLa Petite MortBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy91%

patchouli83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

amber56%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black and Pink Pepper

Heart

PlumRaspberry

Base

PatchouliOlibanum

Top

Black and Pink PepperTexas CedarBergamotJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomRose GeraniumJasmine

Base

PatchouliOlibanumVetiverCedarAmberMuskOud

InformationalShared notesBlack and Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,267

PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,583

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1989Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1989 opens with a sharp kick of black pepper and pink pepper before dense plum and tart raspberry settle across damp patchouli. Warm olibanum resin grounds the dark fruit, creating a spicy, earthy aroma that suits crisp autumn leather jackets and cold winter night outs.

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La Petite Mort by Pigmentarium opens with a swift kick of black and pink pepper, brightened slightly by bergamot. The scent quickly settles into a dry woodiness dominated by Texas cedar and juniper. As the wear continues, it shifts toward a base of vetiver, amber, and a dry, clean patchouli. It fits someone who prefer…

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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, 1989 or La Petite Mort?

1989 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1989 is rated 3.55/5 from 101 votes; La Petite Mort is rated 1.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1989 for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose La Petite Mort for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1989 or La Petite Mort?

1989 lasts longest (1989 76/100, La Petite Mort 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1989 or La Petite Mort?

1989 projects furthest (1989 67/100, La Petite Mort 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1989 and La Petite Mort smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Black and Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is 1989 or La Petite Mort better for summer or winter?

La Petite Mort suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1989 and La Petite Mort?

1989 has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Plum and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli and Olibanum. La Petite Mort has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, Texas Cedar, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Olibanum, Vetiver and Cedar.