Fragrance comparison

Final Touch for man vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Final Touch for man

Paolo Gigli

3.7010 votes

Rank #58,132 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #49,301 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Final Touch for man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Final Touch for man
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Final Touch for man3/5

Summer 18722/5

Ratings & consensus: Summer 1872
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Final Touch for man
Sillage & projection: Final Touch for man
Value for money: Final Touch for man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer 1872

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Final Touch for manPaolo Gigli

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerSummer 1872Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

10%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFinal Touch for man

SillageFinal Touch for man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value58

Category winnerFinal Touch for manBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitCyclamenMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PineappleBlack CurrantLavender

Base6-9+ hrs

EbonyWhite MuskAmber

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cyclamen, Pineapple and Lavender. Durations are only published for Final Touch for man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Casual 31%Work 29%Date 24%Party 17%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,301

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer 1872Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spray this on and the citrus hits right away. You get a sharp flash of tart grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange, backed by a quick wash of cyclamen. (Wait three minutes before taking a deep breath.) The initial alcohol bite evaporates fast, leaving behind ripe pineapple and dark black currant over clean lavender. Dee…

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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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, Final Touch for man or Summer 1872?

Final Touch for man takes 3 of 5 categories. Final Touch for man is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Final Touch for man for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Final Touch for man or Summer 1872?

Final Touch for man lasts longest (Final Touch for man 97/100, Summer 1872 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Final Touch for man or Summer 1872?

Final Touch for man projects furthest (Final Touch for man 78/100, Summer 1872 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Final Touch for man and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cyclamen, Pineapple and Lavender.

Is Final Touch for man or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Final Touch for man suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Final Touch for man and Summer 1872?

Final Touch for man has top notes of Grapefruit, Cyclamen and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pineapple, Black Currant and Lavender, a base of Ebony, White Musk and Amber. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.