A La Francaise vs 1905
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1905 takes 5 of 8 categories.
A La FrancaiseChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1905Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A La Francaise3/8
19055/8
- Ratings & consensus
- 1905
- Community sentiment
- 1905
- Longevity
- 1905
- Sillage & projection
- 1905
- Value for money
- A La Francaise
- Versatility
- A La Francaise
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 1905
- Fragranxe ranking
- A La Francaise
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A La FrancaisePrincesse Marina De Bourbon1905DetailleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 37%
4.26/ 5 · 159 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winner1905Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
92 votes
45%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
159 votes
Category winner1905Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1905
Sillage1905
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA La FrancaiseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
green84%
fruity77%
patchouli69%
mossy61%
woody100%
green92%
earthy84%
powdery77%
violet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Black CurrantPatchouliGalbanumoak mossRoseIris
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
GalbanumVioletCassis
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineIrisYlang-YlangRoseOrange Blossom
Base6-8 hrs
oak mossVetyverSandalwood
Category winner1905Longest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer38
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer42
Fall78
Winter69
Day100
Night75
Category winnerA La FrancaiseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,925
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#24,706
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerA La FrancaiseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA La Francaise by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a traditional green chypre built on earthy oak moss, sharp galbanum, and dark patchouli. First launched in 1998, it skips modern sugary fruit in favor of a brisk, bitter opening smoothed out by powdery iris, velvety rose, and a touch of tart black currant. The overall p…
Reviews →Detaille 1905 is an old-school green chypre with a sunny floral heart. It starts crisp and sharp. A burst of bitter galbanum and crushed violet leaf cuts through the air before melting into a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and classic rose. You get the snap of green stems alongside vintage French soap. Underneath, …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A La Francaise or 1905?
1905 takes 5 of 8 categories. A La Francaise is rated 4.04/5 from 92 votes; 1905 is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes. Choose A La Francaise for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1905 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A La Francaise or 1905?
They last about the same: 1905 74/100, A La Francaise 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, A La Francaise or 1905?
1905 projects furthest (1905 65/100, A La Francaise 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A La Francaise and 1905 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, oak moss, Rose and Iris.
Is A La Francaise or 1905 better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1905 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1905 is the stronger pick. A La Francaise suits daytime wear; 1905 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A La Francaise and 1905?
A La Francaise features Black Currant, Patchouli, Galbanum, oak moss and Rose. 1905 has top notes of Galbanum, Violet and Cassis, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Vetyver and Sandalwood.
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