Fragrance comparison

1990 vs Blush

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 443 ratings analysed

3 wins

1990

Aromas de Salazar

5.002 votes

Rank #43,886 White FloralFruity

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Blush

Marc Jacobs

3.82441 votes

Rank #5,088 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1990 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1990
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Blush
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19903/4

Blush1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1990
Sillage & projection: 1990
Value for money: 1990
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blush

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1990Aromas de Salazar

BlushMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

3.82/ 5 · 441 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

31%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

441 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity1990

Sillage1990

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value56

Category winner1990Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

floral83%

citrus65%

fruity48%

woody30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomClementineBlackberryJasmineCoconutPeach

Heart

NarcissusJasmine SambacHoneysuckleRose de MaiTuberoseGardenia

Base

MuskCivetTexas CedarVanilla AbsoluteSiam BenzoinOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

JasminePeachBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleOrange BlossomFreesiaTuberose

Base5-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Peach and Honeysuckle. Durations are only published for Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,886

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,088

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerBlushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1990 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a loud splash of clementine, peach, and orange blossom before descending into a dense floral heart. Heavy tuberose and gardenia dominate the mid notes, underpinned by a dirty musk and civet base. Designed for cool evening wear, it brings back vintage glamour without feeling dusty.

Reviews →

Marc Jacobs Blush approaches white flowers with surprising restraint. Do not expect a screechy floral bomb. The first spritz delivers crisp bergamot and a watery splash of white peach that cuts through the air. Within ten minutes, star jasmine blooms alongside honeysuckle and sheer orange blossom. It smells like chill…

Reviews →

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, 1990 or Blush?

1990 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1990 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Blush is rated 3.82/5 from 441 votes. Choose 1990 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Blush for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1990 or Blush?

1990 lasts longest (1990 100/100, Blush 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1990 or Blush?

1990 projects furthest (1990 75/100, Blush 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1990 and Blush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Peach and Honeysuckle.

Is 1990 or Blush better for summer or winter?

Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1990 and Blush?

1990 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Clementine, Blackberry and Jasmine, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine Sambac, Honeysuckle and Rose de Mai, a base of Musk, Civet, Texas Cedar and Vanilla Absolute. Blush has top notes of Jasmine, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Tuberose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk and Sandalwood.