Fragrance comparison

27 vs 1873

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 321 ratings analysed

The Fragrance Kitchen

2.001 votes

Rank #67,657 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1873

Histoires de Parfums

3.76320 votes

Rank #8,110 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1873 takes 3 of 4 categories.

27
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1873
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

271/4

18733/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1873
Sillage & projection: 1873
Value for money: 27
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1873

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

27The Fragrance Kitchen

1873Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

3.76/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

26%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

320 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity1873

Sillage1873

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value48

Category winner27Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

LemonLime

Base

OrangeCarnation

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitTangerineLimeOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyWildflowersViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lime and Orange. Durations are only published for 1873, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men15

Unisex29

Women56

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winner1873Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

27 by The Fragrance Kitchen launches with an immediate burst of sharp lemon, tart lime, and bright citruses that feel crisp and solar. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts away from standard eau de cologne territory. The middle notes of lemon and lime pass into a base anchored by sweet orange and clove-like carna…

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1873 by Histoires de Parfums opens with an invigorating splash of tart grapefruit, zesty lime, and sweet tangerine that instantly wakes up your senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, a delicate heart of creamy orange blossom, clean lavender, and powdery violet emerges, softening the initial bite. The real surprise…

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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, 27 or 1873?

1873 takes 3 of 4 categories. 27 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes. Choose 27 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 27 or 1873?

1873 lasts longest (1873 65/100, 27 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 27 or 1873?

1873 projects furthest (1873 63/100, 27 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 27 and 1873 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lime and Orange.

Is 27 or 1873 better for summer or winter?

27 suits daytime wear; 1873 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 27 and 1873?

27 has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lemon and Lime, a base of Orange and Carnation. 1873 has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Wildflowers, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.