Fragrance comparison

Core vs 1952

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Core

Junaid Jamshed

3.9010 votes

Rank #42,078 AromaticCitrus

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57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

1952

Shiraz Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #51,951 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Core
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1952
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Core1/4

19523/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1952
Sillage & projection: 1952
Value for money: 1952
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Core

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoreJunaid Jamshed

1952Shiraz Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 58%Had 26%Want 16%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

Longevity1952

Sillage1952

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winner1952Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryPineappleNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart

CyclamenJasmineOakmossCardamom

Base

Tonka BeanMuskBrazilian Rosewood

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon

Heart

juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#51,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Core by Junaid Jamshed is a crisp aromatic scent that balances bright citrus notes like bergamot and lemon with a spicy heart. It offers an approachable profile for men, perfect for daily wear during warm spring days. The scent maintains a clean, professional character suitable for office environments where you want t…

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1952 by Shiraz Parfums makes a bold entrance with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal thyme, and crisp galbanum. This opening channels the structures of classic aromatic fougeres but twists the format with a distinct cooling sensation. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance develops a salty marine core, support…

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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, Core or 1952?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories. Core is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Core for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Core or 1952?

1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Core 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Core or 1952?

1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Core 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Core and 1952 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Core or 1952 better for summer or winter?

Core suits daytime wear; 1952 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Core and 1952?

Core has top notes of Rosemary, Pineapple, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Brazilian Rosewood. 1952 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of juniper berry, Marine notes, Coriander and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla.