Chapter 1 vs 195 a.C.
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
195 a.C. takes 4 of 7 categories.
Chapter 1Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
195 a.C.Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Chapter 13/7
195 a.C.4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 195 a.C.
- Community sentiment
- Chapter 1
- Longevity
- 195 a.C.
- Sillage & projection
- 195 a.C.
- Value for money
- Chapter 1
- Versatility
- Chapter 1
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 195 a.C.
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chapter 1Ajmal195 a.C.Agatho ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 39%Had 3%Want 57%
4.10/ 5 · 412 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winner195 a.C.Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
57%Love
22%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
297 votes
Category winnerChapter 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity195 a.C.
Sillage195 a.C.
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChapter 1Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
musky77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
green100%
woody86%
fresh72%
fruity58%
sweet44%
amber30%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomAmber
Heart
PatchouliFigCypriol
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodWhite MuskTonka Bean
Top
Fig LeafPomegranateMintBergamotLemon
Heart
FigCardamomJasmine
Base
Black TeaIncenseCashmere WoodCedarwoodPatchouliLeatherStyrax
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Patchouli, Fig and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer65
Fall100
Winter71
Day93
Night100
Spring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Category winnerChapter 1Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,603
PerfumerMaxime Exler
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#1,581
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews69
Category winner195 a.C.Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Chapter 1 is a spicy, amber-woody unisex scent built around cardamom up top and a creamy fig heart. As it warms on skin, earthy patchouli and cypriol add a dry, slightly smoky depth before settling into soft cashmere woods, sandalwood, clean musk, and a gentle tonka sweetness. It reads smooth and modern rather t…
Reviews →195 a.C. is a green fig fragrance with a sharp, bitter opening and a distinctive tea and incense core. It starts with fig leaf, mint and citrus brightness, then settles into woods, smoke and a dry herbal feel. If you like lush, photorealistic fig with a darker, more aromatic edge, this stands out. If you want creamy s…
Reviews →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, Chapter 1 or 195 a.C.?
195 a.C. takes 4 of 7 categories. Chapter 1 is rated 3.89/5 from 40 votes; 195 a.C. is rated 4.10/5 from 412 votes. Choose Chapter 1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 195 a.C. for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Chapter 1 or 195 a.C.?
195 a.C. lasts longest (195 a.C. 82/100, Chapter 1 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 1 or 195 a.C.?
195 a.C. projects furthest (195 a.C. 72/100, Chapter 1 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter 1 and 195 a.C. smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Patchouli, Fig and Cashmere Wood.
Is Chapter 1 or 195 a.C. better for summer or winter?
For summer, 195 a.C. is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapter 1 is the stronger pick. Chapter 1 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 1 and 195 a.C.?
Chapter 1 has top notes of Cardamom and Amber, heart notes of Patchouli, Fig and Cypriol, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, White Musk and Tonka Bean. 195 a.C. has top notes of Fig Leaf, Pomegranate, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Black Tea, Incense, Cashmere Wood and Cedarwood.
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