Fragrance comparison

Bronzé for Man vs 1681

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 331 ratings analysed

Bronzé for Man

Maison Alhambra

3.9122 votes

Rank #39,734 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

1681

Carthusia

4.16309 votes

Rank #6,070 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1681 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bronzé for Man
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1681
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bronzé for Man1/5

16814/5

Ratings & consensus: 1681
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1681
Sillage & projection: 1681
Value for money: Bronzé for Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1681

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bronzé for ManMaison Alhambra

1681Carthusia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 38%

4.16/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winner1681Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

64%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

41%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

309 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1681

Sillage1681

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBronzé for ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

fruity61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleCoriander

Heart

Sichuan PepperIncense

Base

VanillaWoody Notes

Top

CorianderRed ThymeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisBlack PepperLavenderPetitgrainNeroli

Base

SandalwoodIncenseCedarAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Incense 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night46

Spring96

Summer64

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men66

Unisex32

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#6,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winner1681Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bronzé for Man by Maison Alhambra is a woody spicy scent launched in 2022. It centers on an unusual, dry profile featuring red apple and coriander against a backbone of incense and Sichuan pepper. This fragrance behaves like a watercolor, providing a light, transparent, and non-invasive wear perfect for casual summer …

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Carthusia 1681 opens with crisp bergamot and dry rosemary before settling into an earthy heart of iris, black pepper, and lavender. Base notes of cedar, sandalwood, and incense anchor the herbal sharpness on skin. It suits autumn rain, quiet office wear, and crisp wool sweaters.

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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, Bronzé for Man or 1681?

1681 takes 4 of 5 categories. Bronzé for Man is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes. Choose Bronzé for Man for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bronzé for Man or 1681?

1681 lasts longest (1681 66/100, Bronzé for Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bronzé for Man or 1681?

1681 projects furthest (1681 53/100, Bronzé for Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bronzé for Man and 1681 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Incense and Vanilla.

Is Bronzé for Man or 1681 better for summer or winter?

Bronzé for Man suits daytime wear; 1681 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bronzé for Man and 1681?

Bronzé for Man has top notes of Red Apple and Coriander, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper and Incense, a base of Vanilla and Woody Notes. 1681 has top notes of Coriander, Red Thyme, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper, Lavender and Petitgrain, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Cedar and Amber.