Fragrance comparison

Bacon Gold vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bacon Gold

Bacon

2.9213 votes

Rank #22,938 BaconFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #50,334 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bacon Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bacon Gold
Choose it for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bacon Gold4/5

Summer 18721/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bacon GoldBacon

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 86%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerSummer 1872Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBacon Gold

SillageBacon Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBacon GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

bacon100%

fresh spicy83%

savory65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BaconPink PepperPepperMandarin OrangeNutmegBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#50,334

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBacon GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bacon Gold by Bacon, launched in 2010, is a bold aromatic unisex fragrance centered on an unmistakable, salty bacon accord. It combines savory meat notes with bright bursts of bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper. Designed for those who prefer unconventional scents, it wears best during casual daytime outings in moderate …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bacon Gold or Summer 1872?

Bacon Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Bacon Gold is rated 2.92/5 from 13 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Bacon Gold for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bacon Gold or Summer 1872?

Bacon Gold lasts longest (Bacon Gold 80/100, Summer 1872 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bacon Gold or Summer 1872?

Bacon Gold projects furthest (Bacon Gold 81/100, Summer 1872 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bacon Gold and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Bacon Gold or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Bacon Gold suits day or night wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bacon Gold and Summer 1872?

Bacon Gold features Bacon, Pink Pepper, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. 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.