Fragrance comparison

Axis Black Caviar vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Axis Black Caviar

Axis

4.0957 votes

Rank #13,938 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #55,599 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Axis Black Caviar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Axis Black Caviar2/5

Summer 18723/5

Ratings & consensus: Axis Black Caviar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Summer 1872
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Axis Black Caviar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis Black CaviarAxis

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

68%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise

Heart

NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries

Base

LeatherVirginia CedarMusk

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter42

Day77

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#55,599

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…

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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Axis Black Caviar or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories. Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Black Caviar or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Axis Black Caviar 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Black Caviar or Summer 1872?

Projection is very close: Summer 1872 62/100, Axis Black Caviar 61/100 for sillage.

Do Axis Black Caviar and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Virginia Cedar.

Is Axis Black Caviar or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Black Caviar and Summer 1872?

Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.