Fragrance comparison

1989 vs Summer Forever

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

1989

Theodoros Kalotinis

3.55101 votes

Rank #30,267 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Summer Forever

Maison Alhambra

4.2818 votes

Rank #29,214 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Forever takes 3 of 5 categories.

1989
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Summer Forever
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19892/5

Summer Forever3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1989Theodoros Kalotinis

Summer ForeverMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 45%

Category winnerSummer ForeverRating 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

39%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

Longevity1989

Sillage1989

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value73

Category winnerSummer ForeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy91%

patchouli83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

amber56%

amber100%

fruity86%

white floral72%

sweet58%

woody44%

balsamic30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, amber and woody

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

White FlowersPlum

Heart

LabdanumJasmineDavana

Base

RaspberryBenzoinAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPlum, Raspberry and Patchouli. 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–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall90

Winter60

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,267

PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSummer ForeverHigher 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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Summer Forever by Maison Alhambra offers a rich Floral Fruity Gourmand experience for women. The scent opens with vibrant plum and white flowers, settling into a heart of jasmine and labdanum. A warm, sweet base of raspberry, benzoin, and amber provides depth, making this an ideal choice for cooler weather or evening …

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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 Summer Forever?

Summer Forever takes 3 of 5 categories. 1989 is rated 3.55/5 from 101 votes; Summer Forever is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose 1989 for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Summer Forever for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1989 or Summer Forever?

1989 lasts longest (1989 76/100, Summer Forever 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1989 or Summer Forever?

1989 projects furthest (1989 67/100, Summer Forever 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1989 and Summer Forever smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Raspberry and Patchouli.

Is 1989 or Summer Forever better for summer or winter?

Summer Forever suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1989 and Summer Forever?

1989 has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Plum and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli and Olibanum. Summer Forever has top notes of White Flowers and Plum, heart notes of Labdanum, Jasmine and Davana, a base of Raspberry, Benzoin, Amber and Patchouli.