Fragrance comparison

Helix vs 1917

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

Helix

Carner Barcelona

3.6383 votes

Rank #38,730 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1917

Aromas de Salazar

5.003 votes

Rank #45,152 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1917 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Helix
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
1917
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Helix1/4

19173/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1917
Sillage & projection: 1917
Value for money: 1917
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Helix

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HelixCarner Barcelona

1917Aromas de Salazar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 43%Had 8%Want 49%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

83 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity1917

Sillage1917

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winner1917Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

amber77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotClary SagePeach

Heart

Sea NotesOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Virginian CedarHaitian VetiverMusk

Top

Calabrian bergamotOrange BlossomCitronNutmegPeach

Heart

Tunisian NeroliMoroccan RoseLilacIndonesian Patchouli LeafJasmine SambacCarnation

Base

OakmossBlack SpruceLabdanumStyraxCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Peach, Orange Blossom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall19

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex40

Women16

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,730

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,152

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHelixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Helix by Carner Barcelona is a Floral Aquatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Helix was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Jordi Fernández. Top notes are Calabrian bergamot, Clary Sage and Peach; middle notes are Sea Notes, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vi…

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1917 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, citron, and warm nutmeg before settling into a dense oakmoss and labdanum base. Moroccan rose and Tunisian neroli soften the bite in the heart, while civet and black spruce lend an unrefined, vintage gravity. It suits cool autumn afternoons, cri…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Helix or 1917?

1917 takes 3 of 4 categories. Helix is rated 3.63/5 from 83 votes; 1917 is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Helix for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose 1917 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Helix or 1917?

1917 lasts longest (1917 100/100, Helix 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Helix or 1917?

1917 projects furthest (1917 100/100, Helix 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Helix and 1917 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Peach, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Helix or 1917 better for summer or winter?

1917 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Helix and 1917?

Helix has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Clary Sage and Peach, heart notes of Sea Notes, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginian Cedar, Haitian Vetiver and Musk. 1917 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom, Citron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Tunisian Neroli, Moroccan Rose, Lilac and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Oakmoss, Black Spruce, Labdanum and Styrax.