Fragrance comparison

1990 vs Marc Jacobs

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,290 ratings analysed

3 wins

1990

Aromas de Salazar

5.002 votes

Rank #43,886 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Jacobs

4.131,288 votes

Rank #1,538 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Marc Jacobs
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19903/4

Marc Jacobs1/4

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: Marc Jacobs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1990Aromas de Salazar

Marc JacobsMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

4.13/ 5 · 1,288 votes

Have 55%Had 45%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

41%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,288 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1990

Sillage1990

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value54

Category winner1990Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

fresh spicy65%

animalic48%

lactonic30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and animalic

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

GardeniaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineHoneysuckleWhite Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

GingerCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Honeysuckle, Tuberose and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 24%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#1,538

PerfumerLoc Dong, Steve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews191

Category winnerMarc JacobsHigher 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 Eau de Parfum captures the scent of fresh gardenias floating in cold water. Created in 2001 by perfumers Steve DeMercado and Loc Dong, this scent avoids the heavy, cloying butteriness often associated with vintage white florals. Instead, it opens with a clean burst of bergamot and dewy gardenia petals that…

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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, 1990 or Marc Jacobs?

1990 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1990 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Marc Jacobs is rated 4.13/5 from 1,288 votes. Choose 1990 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Marc Jacobs for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1990 or Marc Jacobs?

1990 lasts longest (1990 100/100, Marc Jacobs 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1990 or Marc Jacobs?

1990 projects furthest (1990 75/100, Marc Jacobs 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1990 and Marc Jacobs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Tuberose and Gardenia.

Is 1990 or Marc Jacobs better for summer or winter?

Marc Jacobs suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1990 and Marc Jacobs?

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. Marc Jacobs has top notes of Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and White Pepper, a base of Ginger, Cedar and Musk.