Fragrance comparison

1995 vs The Cut

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 429 ratings analysed

3 wins

1995

Henry Jacques

4.7315 votes

Rank #26,887 AromaticWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

The Cut

Penhaligon's

3.96414 votes

Rank #3,076 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1995 takes 3 of 5 categories.

1995
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
The Cut
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

19953/5

The Cut2/5

Ratings & consensus: 1995
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1995
Sillage & projection: 1995
Value for money: The Cut
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Cut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1995Henry Jacques

The CutPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 1%Want 68%

3.96/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

Category winner1995Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1995

Sillage1995

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value44

Category winnerThe CutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

lavender70%

citrus60%

mossy50%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotBasil

Heart

CypressFirJuniper

Base

MossPatchouliLeather

Notes

Clary SageCypressLavenderCedarwoodBasilMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Cypress and Fir. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter91

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Category winnerThe CutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1995 by Henry Jacques marries sharp French lavender and bergamot with a dense coniferous heart of cypress, fir, and juniper. As it warms on skin, dark oakmoss, patchouli, and supple leather build a dry, vintage barbering accord. It suits cool autumn mornings and formal evening events where a refined, structured green …

Reviews →

The Cut opens with mint, basil and clary sage, giving it a crisp green fougere feel that reads polished rather than old-fashioned. Lavender and woods keep it smooth, clean and easy to wear. Most feedback points to a versatile, office-friendly scent with moderate projection. The main hesitation is value, because some w…

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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, 1995 or The Cut?

1995 takes 3 of 5 categories. 1995 is rated 4.73/5 from 15 votes; The Cut is rated 3.96/5 from 414 votes. Choose 1995 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Cut for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1995 or The Cut?

1995 lasts longest (1995 82/100, The Cut 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1995 or The Cut?

1995 projects furthest (1995 66/100, The Cut 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1995 and The Cut smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Cypress and Fir.

Is 1995 or The Cut better for summer or winter?

1995 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1995 and The Cut?

1995 has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Cypress, Fir and Juniper, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Leather. The Cut features Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil.