Fragrance comparison

Amour Sans Espoir vs 1853 Lady

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amour Sans Espoir

Manzana Paris

4.577 votes

Rank #21,901 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

1853 Lady

Acqua di Genova

3.4550 votes

Rank #27,984 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amour Sans Espoir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Amour Sans Espoir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
1853 Lady
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Amour Sans Espoir4/4

1853 Lady0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amour Sans EspoirManzana Paris

1853 LadyAcqua di Genova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%

3.45/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

21%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAmour Sans Espoir

SillageAmour Sans Espoir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAmour Sans EspoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

musky83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

woody56%

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Pepper

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskPatchouli

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin OrangePepper

Heart

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

Base

IncenseMuskOakmossMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Amour Sans Espoir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,901

PerfumerMarc Antoine

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#27,984

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAmour Sans EspoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amour Sans Espoir by Manzana Paris delivers a sharp, invigorating lift of sunny bergamot over a buzzing black pepper core. Launched in 2015 by perfumer Marc Antoine, this French unisex blend strips away heavy clutter in favor of clean, brisk lines. The base settles into soft white musk and earthy patchouli that clings…

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1853 Lady by Acqua di Genova is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. 1853 Lady was launched in 1853. The nose behind this fragrance is Stefano Frecceri. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper; middle notes are Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood; base notes are Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.

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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, Amour Sans Espoir or 1853 Lady?

Amour Sans Espoir takes 4 of 4 categories. Amour Sans Espoir is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes; 1853 Lady is rated 3.45/5 from 50 votes. Choose Amour Sans Espoir for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose 1853 Lady for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amour Sans Espoir or 1853 Lady?

Amour Sans Espoir lasts longest (Amour Sans Espoir 76/100, 1853 Lady 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amour Sans Espoir or 1853 Lady?

Amour Sans Espoir projects furthest (Amour Sans Espoir 75/100, 1853 Lady 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amour Sans Espoir and 1853 Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Amour Sans Espoir or 1853 Lady better for summer or winter?

1853 Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amour Sans Espoir and 1853 Lady?

Amour Sans Espoir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, a base of Musk and Patchouli. 1853 Lady has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.