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C vs 19 Degree

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

Updated 333 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

19 Degree takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • C

    Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • 19 Degree

    Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

C0/5
19 Degree5/5
Ratings & consensus
19 Degree
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
19 Degree
Sillage & projection
19 Degree
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
19 Degree
Fragranxe ranking
19 Degree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CMarie Saint Pierre
19 DegreeTUMI
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.13/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%
4.35/ 5 · 310 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
Category winner19 DegreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

59%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate

310 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

Longevity19 Degree

Sillage19 Degree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value46
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
smoky91%
white floral83%
animalic74%
citrus65%
woody56%
leather100%
fruity92%
musky84%
powdery77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both leather and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
SaffronBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
LeatherAfrican Orange FlowerFreesia
Base1 to 2 hours
BirchMuskVirginia Cedar
Top15-30 mins
BergamotSaffronThyme
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberrySuedeBirch
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherMuskSandalwood
Category winner19 DegreeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring56
Summer22
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring98
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men94
Unisex4
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,441

PerfumerEvelyn El Koubi

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,162

PerfumerCatherine Selig

Launched—

Reviews87

Category winner19 DegreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

C by Marie Saint Pierre pairs clean citrus brightness with dark, smoky woods and supple leather. Created by perfumer Evelyn El Koubi, the scent opens with crisp bergamot and a dusting of warm saffron. As the initial freshness settles, soft leather emerges alongside sweet African orange flower and delicate freesia. The…

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TUMI 19 Degree delivers an invigorating take on modern leather, pairing crisp bergamot and spicy saffron with a bold shot of tart raspberry. As the initial brightness settles, smooth suede and smoky birch wood step forward to build an assertive, masculine heart. The base rests on rich leather, creamy sandalwood, and c…

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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, C or 19 Degree?

19 Degree takes 5 of 5 categories. C is rated 4.13/5 from 23 votes; 19 Degree is rated 4.35/5 from 310 votes. Choose C for a leather and smoky character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 19 Degree for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, C or 19 Degree?

19 Degree lasts longest (19 Degree 73/100, C 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C or 19 Degree?

19 Degree projects furthest (19 Degree 59/100, C 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C and 19 Degree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Leather and Birch.

Is C or 19 Degree better for summer or winter?

C suits daytime wear; 19 Degree suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C and 19 Degree?

C has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, African Orange Flower and Freesia, a base of Birch, Musk and Virginia Cedar. 19 Degree has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron and Thyme, heart notes of Raspberry, Suede and Birch, a base of Leather, Musk and Sandalwood.

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