Fragrance comparison

Bang Bang vs 1897 Woman

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 442 ratings analysed

Bang Bang

Marc Jacobs

3.90436 votes

Rank #5,249 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1897 Woman

Juventus

3.836 votes

Rank #56,914 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1897 Woman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bang Bang
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1897 Woman
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bang Bang1/4

1897 Woman3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1897 Woman
Sillage & projection: 1897 Woman
Value for money: 1897 Woman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bang Bang

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bang BangMarc Jacobs

1897 WomanJuventus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 436 votes

Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

436 votes

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity1897 Woman

Sillage1897 Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value88

Category winner1897 WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

citrus60%

musky50%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomWatercressAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sandalwood

Base5-7 hrs

Musk

Top

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonOrangeGreen AppleBlack CurrantCardamom

Heart

JasminePeonyHeliotropeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Bang Bang, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day100

Night37

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex8

Women5

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 14%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,249

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#56,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBang BangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Bang Bang delivers a crisp, energizing spin on masculine woods that feels easy to wear from the very first spray. It kicks off with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon, green watercress, and cool cardamom. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus mellows into a smooth core of creamy sandalwood and clean cashmer…

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Juventus 1897 Woman is a light floral fruity perfume that focuses on citrus and fresh accords. It starts with bright lemon and apple notes before settling into a soft peony and jasmine base. It is designed for casual daytime wear during the warm summer months.

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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, Bang Bang or 1897 Woman?

1897 Woman takes 3 of 4 categories. Bang Bang is rated 3.90/5 from 436 votes; 1897 Woman is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bang Bang for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1897 Woman for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bang Bang or 1897 Woman?

1897 Woman lasts longest (1897 Woman 80/100, Bang Bang 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bang Bang or 1897 Woman?

1897 Woman projects furthest (1897 Woman 63/100, Bang Bang 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bang Bang and 1897 Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Bang Bang or 1897 Woman better for summer or winter?

Bang Bang suits daytime wear; 1897 Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bang Bang and 1897 Woman?

Bang Bang has top notes of Cardamom, Watercress and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Musk. 1897 Woman has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Green Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.