Fragrance comparison

Hard Porn vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Hard Porn

G Parfums

1.258 votes

Rank #75,136 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #50,607 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Hard Porn
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hard Porn0/4

Summer 18724/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Summer 1872
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

Hard PornG Parfums

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 2%Had 4%Want 94%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

88%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity28

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate6

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

aldehydic69%

patchouli61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AshMossAldehydesPatchouliVanillaLily of the ValleyGalbanumMarigoldPineappleJasmineFreesiaPeach

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Marigold, Pineapple and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Hard Porn, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 35%Casual 29%Date 24%Work 12%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,136

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,607

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer 1872Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hard Porn by G Parfums takes a shockingly vintage turn behind its provocative name. The spray opens with fizzy aldehydes and bitter green galbanum before shifting into cold ash and tart peach slices. It is strange. The heart brings clean lily of the valley and dry marigold petals that float over damp oak moss and eart…

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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, Hard Porn or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 takes 4 of 4 categories. Hard Porn is rated 1.25/5 from 8 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Hard Porn for a smoky and woody character. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hard Porn or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Hard Porn 28/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hard Porn or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, Hard Porn 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hard Porn and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Marigold, Pineapple and Jasmine.

Is Hard Porn or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Hard Porn suits evening wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hard Porn and Summer 1872?

Hard Porn features Ash, Moss, Aldehydes, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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.