Fragrance comparison

Castagna vs 1876

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 822 ratings analysed

Castagna

Tuttotondo · 2016

4.0079 votes

Rank #17,383 VanillaPowdery

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52%scent match

Some overlap

1876

Histoires de Parfums

3.85743 votes

Rank #26,269 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Castagna
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
1876
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Castagna4/8

18764/8

Ratings & consensus: Castagna
Community sentiment: Castagna
Longevity: 1876
Sillage & projection: 1876
Value for money: Castagna
Versatility: 1876
Note pyramid (duration): 1876
Fragranxe ranking: Castagna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastagnaTuttotondo

1876Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

3.85/ 5 · 743 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerCastagnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

34%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

743 votes

Category winnerCastagnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity1876

Sillage1876

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCastagnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

iris61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

rose61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ChestnutMaple syrupHeliotropeCarnation

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaGuaiac WoodTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top20-30 mins

LitchiOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarawayCarnationIrisCinnamonViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Category winner1876Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winner1876Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex34

Women66

Casual 35%Date 28%Work 26%Party 12%

Men7

Unisex44

Women48

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews6

Overall rank#26,269

PerfumerSylvie Jourdet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCastagnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuttotondo Castagna takes an unconventional approach to the chestnut note. Instead of pouring out thick caramel syrup, it opens with cool, powdery iris alongside a brisk splash of Italian bergamot. The top freshness settles within minutes. Roasted chestnuts then step forward, glazed lightly with golden maple syrup, al…

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Histoires de Parfums 1876 opens with a bright burst of candied litchi, fresh orange slice, and zesty bergamot before settling into a vintage floral boudoir. The heart reveals a velvety red rose blended with powdery iris, sweet violet petals, and an unexpected kick of culinary caraway and warm cinnamon bark. As it warm…

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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, Castagna or 1876?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Castagna is rated 4.00/5 from 79 votes; 1876 is rated 3.85/5 from 743 votes. Choose Castagna for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1876 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Castagna or 1876?

1876 lasts longest (1876 68/100, Castagna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castagna or 1876?

1876 projects furthest (1876 62/100, Castagna 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castagna and 1876 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Bergamot, Carnation and Vanilla.

Is Castagna or 1876 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Castagna is the stronger pick. For winter, Castagna is the stronger pick. Castagna suits evening wear; 1876 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castagna and 1876?

Castagna has top notes of Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Chestnut, Maple syrup, Heliotrope and Carnation, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 1876 has top notes of Litchi, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Caraway, Carnation and Iris, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Vanilla.