Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs 1873

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 328 ratings analysed

Formentera

Mar de ibiza

4.758 votes

Rank #20,144 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1873

Histoires de Parfums

3.76320 votes

Rank #8,102 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1873 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Formentera
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1873
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Formentera1/5

18734/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Formentera
Sillage & projection: 1873
Value for money: 1873
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1873
Fragranxe ranking: 1873

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FormenteraMar de ibiza

1873Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

3.76/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

26%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

320 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

Sillage1873

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value48

Category winner1873Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

marine84%

aromatic77%

green69%

woody61%

citrus100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomTangerineGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseMuskHerbal NotesSeaweed

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberExotic WoodsWhite MuskSea Notes

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitTangerineLimeOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyWildflowersViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

Category winner1873Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 41%Work 30%Date 19%Party 10%

Men15

Unisex29

Women56

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winner1873Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Mar de Ibiza captures the raw, sun-drenched atmosphere of the Balearic coastline in a single bottle. The scent opens with a lively splash of fresh lemon, tart grapefruit, and sunlit bergamot that immediately cuts through warm air. Within ten minutes, lush orange blossom and green herbal notes rise up, ba…

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1873 by Histoires de Parfums opens with an invigorating splash of tart grapefruit, zesty lime, and sweet tangerine that instantly wakes up your senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, a delicate heart of creamy orange blossom, clean lavender, and powdery violet emerges, softening the initial bite. The real surprise…

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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, Formentera or 1873?

1873 takes 4 of 5 categories. Formentera is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes. Choose Formentera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or 1873?

They last about the same: Formentera 66/100, 1873 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Formentera or 1873?

1873 projects furthest (1873 63/100, Formentera 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formentera and 1873 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Tangerine and Grapefruit.

Is Formentera or 1873 better for summer or winter?

Formentera suits daytime wear; 1873 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formentera and 1873?

Formentera has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Musk and Herbal Notes, a base of Amber, Exotic Woods, White Musk and Sea Notes. 1873 has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Wildflowers, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.