Fragrance comparison

Erborista vs 1681

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 335 ratings analysed

Erborista

Chapel Factory

4.0026 votes

Rank #54,276 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

1681

Carthusia

4.16309 votes

Rank #5,784 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1681 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Erborista
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1681
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Erborista1/7

16816/7

Ratings & consensus: 1681
Community sentiment: 1681
Longevity: 1681
Sillage & projection: 1681
Value for money: Erborista
Versatility: 1681
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1681

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ErboristaChapel Factory

1681Carthusia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

4.16/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winner1681Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

41%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

309 votes

Category winner1681Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1681

Sillage1681

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value56

Category winnerErboristaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

herbal69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageBergamotMugwort

Heart2-3 hrs

RosemaryLavenderIris

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseCedarAmber

Top

CorianderRed ThymeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisBlack PepperLavenderPetitgrainNeroli

Base

SandalwoodIncenseCedarAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Lavender and Iris. Durations are only published for Erborista, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall54

Winter38

Day100

Night23

Spring96

Summer64

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night53

Category winner1681Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex79

Women14

Men66

Unisex32

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winner1681Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Erborista by Chapel Factory smells like stepping into a sunlit monastery herb garden tucked behind stone walls. The opening hits with crisp bergamot and crushed sage, spiked by the bitter green edge of mugwort. Within twenty minutes, clean rosemary and dry lavender take over the heart, softened by a faint dusting of c…

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Carthusia 1681 opens with crisp bergamot and dry rosemary before settling into an earthy heart of iris, black pepper, and lavender. Base notes of cedar, sandalwood, and incense anchor the herbal sharpness on skin. It suits autumn rain, quiet office wear, and crisp wool sweaters.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Erborista or 1681?

1681 takes 6 of 7 categories. Erborista is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes. Choose Erborista for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Erborista or 1681?

1681 lasts longest (1681 66/100, Erborista 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Erborista or 1681?

1681 projects furthest (1681 53/100, Erborista 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Erborista and 1681 smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Lavender and Iris.

Is Erborista or 1681 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Erborista is the stronger pick. For winter, 1681 is the stronger pick. Erborista suits daytime wear; 1681 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Erborista and 1681?

Erborista has top notes of Sage, Bergamot and Mugwort, heart notes of Rosemary, Lavender and Iris, a base of Incense, Cedar and Amber. 1681 has top notes of Coriander, Red Thyme, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper, Lavender and Petitgrain, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Cedar and Amber.