Fragrance comparison

AMG Red Thrill vs 1869 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 168 ratings analysed

AMG Red Thrill

Mercedes-Benz

3.7330 votes

Rank #21,871 IrisWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

1869 Eau de Parfum

Acca Kappa

3.89138 votes

Rank #8,335 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1869 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

AMG Red Thrill
Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
1869 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

AMG Red Thrill2/7

1869 Eau de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: 1869 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: 1869 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: AMG Red Thrill
Value for money: 1869 Eau de Parfum
Versatility: AMG Red Thrill
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1869 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AMG Red ThrillMercedes-Benz

1869 Eau de ParfumAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

3.89/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 50%Had 19%Want 31%

Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

17%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

34%Love

48%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAMG Red Thrill

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value58

Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

warm spicy88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

violet53%

aromatic42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Iris

Base

Vanilla

Top

CardamomGeranium

Heart

Violet LeavesIrisLeatherBay Leaf

Base

VetiverVanillaAmberIncenseLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAMG Red ThrillMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex16

Women11

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,871

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#8,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AMG Red Thrill by Mercedes-Benz focuses on a focused three-note structure of green cardamom, powdery iris, and warm vanilla. The opening hits with sharp, aromatic cardamom spice that feels punchy and slightly resinous. Within fifteen minutes, the heart pushes forward a smooth, cosmetic iris that softens the peppery ed…

Reviews →

1869 Eau de Parfum by Acca Kappa is a Leather fragrance for men. Top notes are Cardamom and Geranium; middle notes are Violet Leaves, Iris, Leather and Bay Leaf; base notes are Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber, Incense and Labdanum.

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, AMG Red Thrill or 1869 Eau de Parfum?

1869 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. AMG Red Thrill is rated 3.73/5 from 30 votes; 1869 Eau de Parfum is rated 3.89/5 from 138 votes. Choose AMG Red Thrill for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1869 Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, AMG Red Thrill or 1869 Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: AMG Red Thrill 69/100, 1869 Eau de Parfum 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, AMG Red Thrill or 1869 Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: AMG Red Thrill 57/100, 1869 Eau de Parfum 55/100 for sillage.

Do AMG Red Thrill and 1869 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris and Vanilla.

Is AMG Red Thrill or 1869 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, AMG Red Thrill is the stronger pick. For winter, AMG Red Thrill is the stronger pick. AMG Red Thrill suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMG Red Thrill and 1869 Eau de Parfum?

AMG Red Thrill has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vanilla. 1869 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Cardamom and Geranium, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Iris, Leather and Bay Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber and Incense.