Fragrance comparison

Grenouille vs 1828

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 1,400 ratings analysed

Grenouille

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.9213 votes

Rank #51,751 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

1828

Histoires de Parfums

4.131,387 votes

Rank #1,492 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1828 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Grenouille
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1828
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Grenouille0/5

18284/5

Ratings & consensus: 1828
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1828
Sillage & projection: 1828
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: 1828

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrenouilleParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

1828Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 28%Want 44%

4.13/ 5 · 1,387 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winner1828Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

85%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

41%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,387 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1828

Sillage1828

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

fresh44%

earthy30%

woody100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

camphor30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Sichuan PepperPepper

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverOak

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusCitrusesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegPepper

Base5-7 hrs

Pine TreeCedarIncenseVetiver

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men74

Unisex25

Women2

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winner1828Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grenouille opens with an electric bite of tart yellow lemon and crushed citrus rind. It cuts clean through stale morning air. The initial alcohol flash vanishes within ninety seconds, leaving behind a dry, crackling burst of black pepper and numbing Sichuan peppercorn. Do not expect sugary lemonade here. This is raw, …

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1828 by Histoires de Parfums kicks off with an invigorating snap of cool eucalyptus, bright grapefruit, and sweet tangerine that feels like crisp coastal mountain air. As the citrus peel sparkle softens, warm grated nutmeg and black pepper step in to give the clean opening an earthy, aromatic backbone. The base settle…

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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, Grenouille or 1828?

1828 takes 4 of 5 categories. Grenouille is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; 1828 is rated 4.13/5 from 1,387 votes. Choose Grenouille for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1828 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grenouille or 1828?

1828 lasts longest (1828 68/100, Grenouille 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grenouille or 1828?

1828 projects furthest (1828 56/100, Grenouille 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grenouille and 1828 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Grenouille or 1828 better for summer or winter?

Grenouille suits daytime wear; 1828 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grenouille and 1828?

Grenouille has top notes of Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper and Pepper, a base of Vetiver and Oak. 1828 has top notes of Eucalyptus, Citruses, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Pine Tree, Cedar, Incense and Vetiver.