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Gemini vs 1869 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 150 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1869 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Gemini

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • 1869 Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Gemini1/5
1869 Eau de Parfum4/5
Ratings & consensus
1869 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1869 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
1869 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Gemini
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1869 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GeminiDemeter Fragrance
1869 Eau de ParfumAcca Kappa
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.42/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%
3.89/ 5 · 138 votes
Have 50%Had 19%Want 31%
Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
8%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

34%Love
48%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

Longevity1869 Eau de Parfum

Sillage1869 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value58
Category winnerGeminiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody90%
floral80%
earthy70%
warm spicy60%
fresh50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
ozonic61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
CardamomGeranium
Heart
Violet LeavesIrisLeatherBay Leaf
Base
VetiverVanillaAmberIncenseLabdanum
InformationalShared notesVetiver and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Gemini, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall25
Winter0
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter55
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Casual 44%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%
Men96
Unisex4
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winner1869 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gemini by Demeter Fragrance centers on a bright trio of cardamom, cyclamen, and vetiver. The opening spray releases an immediate flash of perfumer alcohol that quickly clears into cool, peppery green spice. Fresh cyclamen steps forward next, offering a watery, dewy floral texture that keeps the composition crisp rathe…

Reviews →

1869 Eau de Parfum by Acca Kappa is a Leather fragrance for men. Top notes are Cardamom and Geranium; middle notes are Violet Leaves, Iris, Leather and Bay Leaf; base notes are Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber, Incense and Labdanum.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gemini or 1869 Eau de Parfum?

1869 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Gemini is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes; 1869 Eau de Parfum is rated 3.89/5 from 138 votes. Choose Gemini for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1869 Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gemini or 1869 Eau de Parfum?

1869 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (1869 Eau de Parfum 69/100, Gemini 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gemini or 1869 Eau de Parfum?

1869 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (1869 Eau de Parfum 55/100, Gemini 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gemini and 1869 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Cardamom.

Is Gemini or 1869 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Gemini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gemini and 1869 Eau de Parfum?

Gemini features Vetiver, Cyclamen and Cardamom. 1869 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Cardamom and Geranium, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Iris, Leather and Bay Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber and Incense.

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