Fragrance comparison

Eclats de Patchouli vs 1953

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Eclats de Patchouli

Korloff Paris

4.4416 votes

Rank #42,604 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1953

Aromas de Salazar

5.002 votes

Rank #48,810 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1953 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eclats de Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
1953
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Eclats de Patchouli1/4

19533/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1953
Sillage & projection: 1953
Value for money: 1953
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eclats de Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eclats de PatchouliKorloff Paris

1953Aromas de Salazar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity1953

Sillage1953

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value100

Category winner1953Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

patchouli77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang YlangBlack PepperCinnamonSaffron

Heart

PatchouliAmberPlumJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodMuskCedarwood

Top

TangerineBergamotSaffronCorianderPlum

Heart

Black PepperCarnationCinnamonIndonesian Patchouli LeafNarcissus

Base

Vanilla AbsoluteStyraxMyrrhOpoponaxOakmossCoconutMuskGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cinnamon, Saffron and Plum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex42

Women8

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,604

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,810

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEclats de PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eclats de Patchouli by Korloff Paris blends exotic spice with deep, earthy resin. It opens with ylang-ylang and sharp black pepper, settling into a heart of patchouli and plum. This chypre fragrance is ideal for formal evening events during the autumn months, offering a sophisticated and assertive presence on the skin…

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1953 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, zesty tangerine, and dark plum, laced with coriander and saffron. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a heavy spice core dominated by black pepper, cinnamon, and clove. Green carnation and earthy Indonesian patchouli add texture, preventing the…

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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, Eclats de Patchouli or 1953?

1953 takes 3 of 4 categories. Eclats de Patchouli is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes; 1953 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Eclats de Patchouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1953 for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Eclats de Patchouli or 1953?

1953 lasts longest (1953 100/100, Eclats de Patchouli 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eclats de Patchouli or 1953?

1953 projects furthest (1953 100/100, Eclats de Patchouli 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eclats de Patchouli and 1953 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Saffron and Plum.

Is Eclats de Patchouli or 1953 better for summer or winter?

Eclats de Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eclats de Patchouli and 1953?

Eclats de Patchouli has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber, Plum and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedarwood. 1953 has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Black Pepper, Carnation, Cinnamon and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Styrax, Myrrh and Opoponax.