Eau d'Evolution vs 1912
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Eau d'EvolutionChoose it for a amber and iris character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1912Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Eau d'Evolution2/4
19122/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1912
- Sillage & projection
- 1912
- Value for money
- Eau d'Evolution
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau d'Evolution
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau d'EvolutionGravel1912Aromas de SalazarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
80%Love
0%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
Category winners
Longevity1912
Sillage1912
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau d'EvolutionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
iris92%
soft spicy84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
sweet61%
amber100%
powdery92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
floral69%
vanilla61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Angelica RootPink PepperBergamotLime
Heart
IrisOrange BlossomRose PetalsCedarwoodTuberoseMagnolia
Base
Tonka BeanSiam BenzoinAmberVanilla AbsoluteWhite Musk
Top
Italian LemonBergamotJasmine
Heart
Orange BlossomRose de MaiHeliotropeTuberoseHyacinthVioletIris
Base
Siam BenzoinLabdanumVanillaStyraxAmberResinOpoponaxIndian Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer43
Fall57
Winter57
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,656
PerfumerMaurus Bachmann
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#47,893
PerfumerMichael Salazar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEau d'EvolutionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGravel Eau d'Evolution opens with a bright spark of bergamot, lime, and pink pepper before shifting into a soft, powdery heart of iris and orange blossom. The top notes deliver a crisp, cold-air feel that feels sharp and clean on cold mornings. As the citrus fades, cedarwood, tuberose, and rose petals bring a quiet fl…
Reviews →1912 by Aromas de Salazar opens with sharp Italian lemon and bergamot before settling into a thick floral heart of tuberose, iris, and hyacinth. The base rests on warm labdanum, Siam benzoin, and opoponax resin. It suits cool spring evenings and formal autumn gatherings when you want a rich floral amber that clings to…
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, Eau d'Evolution or 1912?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau d'Evolution is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; 1912 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eau d'Evolution for a amber and iris character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1912 for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau d'Evolution or 1912?
1912 lasts longest (1912 93/100, Eau d'Evolution 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau d'Evolution or 1912?
1912 projects furthest (1912 75/100, Eau d'Evolution 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau d'Evolution and 1912 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.
Is Eau d'Evolution or 1912 better for summer or winter?
Eau d'Evolution suits daytime wear; 1912 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau d'Evolution and 1912?
Eau d'Evolution has top notes of Angelica Root, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom, Rose Petals and Cedarwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla Absolute. 1912 has top notes of Italian Lemon, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Heliotrope and Tuberose, a base of Siam Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla and Styrax.
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