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D'Christian vs Napier 1903

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

Updated 5 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Napier 1903 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • D'Christian

    Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Napier 1903

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D'Christian2/5
Napier 19033/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
D'Christian
Sillage & projection
Napier 1903
Value for money
Napier 1903
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
D'Christian
Fragranxe ranking
Napier 1903

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
D'ChristianDévier
Napier 1903Murdock London
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 24%Had 12%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate94
Category winners

LongevityD'Christian

SillageNapier 1903

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value50
Category winnerNapier 1903Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic90%
fruity80%
sweet70%
mossy60%
earthy50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
SageBlack PepperFig Leaf
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang YlangTuberoseOrange BlossomOrris Root
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodOakmossCypressPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
CypressHyssopSageFig Leaf
Heart2-4 hrs
FigDried FruitsPatchouli
Base5-7 hrs
OakmossAmber
Category winnerD'ChristianLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night61
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Work 37%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 9%
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Work 38%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNapier 1903Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D'Christian by Dévier balances crisp greenery with creamy florals and deep woods. The first spray delivers a peppery bite of black pepper, dry clary sage, and bitter green fig leaf. It feels fresh yet grounded. Within fifteen minutes, the sharpness softens into a rich heart of tuberose, orange blossom, and powdery orr…

Reviews →

Murdock London Napier 1903 opens with a sharp snap of piney cypress, medicinal hyssop, and crisp green fig leaf. It feels brisk immediately. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk foliage softens into sweet dried fruits, sticky black fig, and earthy patchouli. You get a dense, slightly boozy fruitiness that cuts against th…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, D'Christian or Napier 1903?

Napier 1903 takes 3 of 5 categories. D'Christian is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Napier 1903 is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose D'Christian for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Napier 1903 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D'Christian or Napier 1903?

D'Christian lasts longest (D'Christian 60/100, Napier 1903 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D'Christian or Napier 1903?

Napier 1903 projects furthest (Napier 1903 63/100, D'Christian 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'Christian and Napier 1903 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Sage, Fig Leaf, Oakmoss and Cypress.

Is D'Christian or Napier 1903 better for summer or winter?

D'Christian suits daytime wear; Napier 1903 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D'Christian and Napier 1903?

D'Christian has top notes of Sage, Black Pepper and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Cypress and Patchouli. Napier 1903 has top notes of Cypress, Hyssop, Sage and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Fig, Dried Fruits and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss and Amber.

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