Fragrance comparison

In Case of Love vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

In Case of Love

Pupa

4.1631 votes

Rank #31,696 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #49,186 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories.

In Case of Love
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime 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.

In Case of Love2/5

Summer 18723/5

Ratings & consensus: In Case of Love
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: In Case of Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In Case of LovePupa

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerIn Case of LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseFreesiaCyclamen

Base4-6 hrs

VanilleMahoganyPatchouliMusk

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Freesia and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for In Case of Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 28%Date 23%Party 10%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,186

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn Case of LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Case of Love by Pupa brings together sweet orchard fruits and creamy warmth in an easy, wearable daily fragrance. The opening delivers an energetic burst of ripe peach, crisp pear, and sparkling bergamot that instantly awakens the senses. As the citrus sparkle settles, soft freesia and rose unfold into a clean flor…

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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, In Case of Love or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories. In Case of Love is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose In Case of Love for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime 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, In Case of Love or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, In Case of Love 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Case of Love or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, In Case of Love 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Case of Love and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Freesia and Cyclamen.

Is In Case of Love or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

In Case of Love suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Case of Love and Summer 1872?

In Case of Love has top notes of Pear, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Mahogany, Patchouli and Musk. 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.